Vegetable in February
Is eggplant in season in February?
NoThe season starts in July.
The season ended in October, 4 months before February, and starts again in July, 5 months later. Fresh eggplant sold in February is usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.
Eggplant is in season July through October in the United States, and at its best in August and September.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- JulIn
- AugBest
- SepBest
- OctIn
- Nov
- Dec
If you buy it anyway
- Out of season
- Imported and greenhouse eggplant is sold all year but can be seedy and bitter.
- How to pick
- Glossy, taut skin and a green cap. It should feel light for its size and spring back when pressed.
- How to store
- On the counter for a day or two, or in the fridge crisper for up to 5 days.
Eggplant in other months
Everything about eggplant, 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.