Season Almanac

Vegetable in October

Are bell peppers in season in October?

YesOctober is the last month of the season.

October is the last month of the season. Buy them now if you want them fresh. They return in July.

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

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. JulIn
  8. AugBest
  9. SepBest
  10. OctIn
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Buying bell peppers in October

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.
Try this
Roast until blackened, peel and dress with oil and garlic.

Goes well with, in season in October

Also at their best in October

Bell peppers in other months

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

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