Season Almanac

Vegetable in February

Is celery in season in February?

NoThe season starts in July.

The season ended in November, 3 months before February, and starts again in July, 5 months later. Fresh celery sold in February is usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

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

  1. Jan
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  7. JulIn
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  9. SepBest
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  12. Dec

In season in February instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

If you buy it anyway

Out of season
Grown all year in California, so quality stays steady.
How to pick
Tight bunches with crisp ribs that snap and fresh, pale leaves.
How to store
Wrapped in foil in the fridge it stays crisp for 2 to 3 weeks.

Celery in other months

Everything about celery, 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.