Season Almanac

Vegetable in June

Are bell peppers in season in June?

NoThe season starts in July.

The season ended in October, 8 months before June, and starts again in July, 1 month later. Fresh bell peppers sold in June are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Bell peppers are in season July through October in the United States, and at their best in August and September.

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In season in June instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

If you buy them anyway

Out of season
Greenhouse and imported peppers are sold all year. Jarred roasted peppers are good for cooking.
How to pick
Glossy, firm and heavy, with a green stem. Red, yellow and orange are sweeter than green.
How to store
In the fridge crisper for 1 to 2 weeks.

Bell peppers in other months

Everything about bell peppers, including nutrition. Everything in season in June.

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