Vegetable in May
Is broccoli in season in May?
YesIn season until the end of November.
May is the first month of a 7-month season, so the first broccoli of the year is arriving. The peak comes in October.
Broccoli is in season May through November in the United States, and at its best in October.
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- MayIn
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- OctBest
- NovIn
- Dec
Buying broccoli in May
- 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.
- Try this
- Roast florets at high heat until the edges char, then add lemon.
Goes well with, in season in May
Also at their best in May
Broccoli in other months
Everything about broccoli, including nutrition. Everything in season in May.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.