Season Almanac

Vegetable in August

Is corn in season in August?

YesAt its best in August.

August is month 2 of a 3-month season. Supply is at its highest, which usually means the best flavor and price.

Corn is in season July through September in the United States, and at its best in August.

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Buying corn in August

How to pick
Bright green, snug husks with moist, golden-brown silk. Feel for plump kernels to the tip.
How to store
In the husk in the fridge. Eat within 2 days, as the sugars fade fast.
Try this
Grill in the husk for 15 minutes, then add butter and lime.

Goes well with, in season in August

Also at their best in August

Corn in other months

Everything about corn, including nutrition. Everything in season in August.

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