Season Almanac

Vegetable in February

Is cabbage in season in February?

NoThe season starts in June.

The season ended in December, 2 months before February, and starts again in June, 4 months later. Fresh cabbage sold in February 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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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 February.

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