Vegetable in December

Is broccoli in season in December?

Q: Is broccoli in season in December?

No. Broccoli is not in season in December. The season starts in May. Broccoli is in season May through November in the United States, and at its best in October.

NoThe season starts in May.

The season ended in November, 1 month before December, and starts again in May, 5 months later. Fresh broccoli sold in December is usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Broccoli is in season May through November in the United States, and at its best in October.

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In season in December instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

Brussels sprouts Kale Leeks

If you buy it anyway

Out of season: Sold all year from California. Frozen florets are fine for cooking.
How to pick: Tight, dark green or purplish florets and a firm stalk. Yellowing means it is past its best.
How to store: Loosely bagged in the fridge. Use within 5 days.

Goes well with, in season in December

Lemons

Broccoli in other months

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Everything about broccoli, including nutrition. Everything in season in December.

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