Season Almanac

Vegetable in February

Is broccoli in season in February?

NoThe season starts in May.

The season ended in November, 3 months before February, and starts again in May, 3 months later. Fresh broccoli sold in February 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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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 February

Broccoli in other months

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

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