Season Almanac

Vegetable in April

Is cabbage in season in April?

NoThe season starts in June.

The season ended in December, 4 months before April, and starts again in June, 2 months later. Fresh cabbage sold in April is usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Cabbage is in season June through December in the United States, and at its best in October and November.

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In season in April instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

If you buy it anyway

Out of season
Cabbage stores for months, so it is good and cheap all year.
How to pick
Tight and heavy, with crisp outer leaves.
How to store
Whole in the fridge for 3 to 4 weeks. Wrap cut pieces tightly.

Cabbage in other months

Everything about cabbage, including nutrition. Everything in season in April.

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