Vegetable in May
Are carrots in season in May?
NoThe season starts in June.
The season ended in November, 6 months before May, and starts again in June, 1 month later. Fresh carrots sold in May are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.
Carrots are in season June through November in the United States, and at their best in September and October.
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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
- Carrots store well and are grown all year in California, so they are always a safe buy.
- How to pick
- Firm and bright, with no cracks. If the tops are on, they should be fresh and green.
- How to store
- Remove the tops and refrigerate in a bag for 3 to 4 weeks.
Goes well with, in season in May
Carrots in other months
Everything about carrots, 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.