Vegetable in May
Is cabbage in season in May?
NoThe season starts in June.
The season ended in December, 5 months before May, and starts again in June, 1 month later. Fresh cabbage sold in May 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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- May
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In season in May 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 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.