Season Almanac

Vegetable in July

Is corn in season in July?

YesIn season until the end of September.

July is the first month of a 3-month season, so the first corn of the year is arriving. The peak comes in August.

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

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  12. Dec

For the Fourth of July: Grill in the husk and finish with butter and lime. See the Fourth of July guide.

Buying corn in July

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 July

Also at their best in July

Corn in other months

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

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