Season Almanac

Vegetable in February

Is cauliflower in season in February?

NoThe season starts in September.

The season ended in November, 3 months before February, and starts again in September, 7 months later. Fresh cauliflower sold in February is usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

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

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In season in February instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

If you buy it anyway

Out of season
Sold all year from California. Frozen florets and riced cauliflower are fine for cooking.
How to pick
Creamy white, tight curds with no brown spots, and fresh green leaves.
How to store
In a loose bag in the fridge, stem side down. Use within a week.

Goes well with, in season in February

Cauliflower in other months

Everything about cauliflower, 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.