Vegetable in May
Are Brussels sprouts in season in May?
NoThe season starts in September.
The season ended in December, 5 months before May, and starts again in September, 4 months later. Fresh Brussels sprouts sold in May 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 May 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.
Brussels sprouts in other months
Everything about Brussels sprouts, 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.