Season Almanac

Vegetable in August

Are Brussels sprouts in season in August?

NoThe season starts in September.

The season ended in December, 8 months before August, and starts again in September, 1 month later. Fresh Brussels sprouts sold in August are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Brussels sprouts are in season September through December in the United States, and at their best in October and November.

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In season in August instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

If you buy them anyway

Out of season
Frozen sprouts roast well straight from the freezer.
How to pick
Small, tight and bright green. Still on the stalk is freshest.
How to store
In a bag in the fridge for up to a week.

Goes well with, in season in August

Brussels sprouts in other months

Everything about Brussels sprouts, including nutrition. Everything in season in August.

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