Season Almanac

Vegetable in January

Is butternut squash in season in January?

NoThe season starts in September.

The season ended in December, 1 month before January, and starts again in September, 8 months later. Fresh butternut squash sold in January is usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Butternut squash is in season September through December in the United States, and at its best in October and November.

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In season in January instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

If you buy it anyway

Out of season
Stored squash lasts into spring. Frozen cubes are a good shortcut.
How to pick
Matte, even tan skin with no green streaks, and heavy for its size.
How to store
Whole in a cool, dark place for 1 to 3 months.

Goes well with, in season in January

Butternut squash in other months

Everything about butternut squash, including nutrition. Everything in season in January.

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