Season Almanac

Vegetable in September

Are beets in season in September?

YesAt their best in September.

September is month 4 of a 6-month season. Supply is at its highest, which usually means the best flavor and price.

Beets are in season June through November in the United States, and at their best in July, August, September and October.

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. JunIn
  7. JulBest
  8. AugBest
  9. SepBest
  10. OctBest
  11. NovIn
  12. Dec

Buying beets in September

How to pick
Firm and smooth, about the size of a tennis ball or smaller. Fresh greens are a good sign.
How to store
Cut off the greens and refrigerate the roots for 2 to 3 weeks.
Try this
Roast whole in foil until tender, then slip off the skins.

Goes well with, in season in September

Also at their best in September

Beets in other months

Everything about beets, including nutrition. Everything in season in September.

Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.