Vegetable in May
Are cucumbers in season in May?
NoThe season starts in June.
The season ended in September, 8 months before May, and starts again in June, 1 month later. Fresh cucumbers sold in May are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.
Cucumbers are in season June through September in the United States, and at their best in July and August.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- JunIn
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepIn
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
In season in May instead
The closest swaps you can buy that month.
If you buy them anyway
- Out of season
- Greenhouse cucumbers are sold all year and are reliable.
- How to pick
- Firm from end to end and dark green. Smaller ones have fewer seeds.
- How to store
- In the fridge door or crisper for up to a week. Keep them away from the coldest spot.
Goes well with, in season in May
Cucumbers in other months
Everything about cucumbers, 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.