Season Almanac

Vegetable in August

Is garlic in season in August?

YesAt its best in August.

August is month 2 of a 4-month season. Supply is at its highest, which usually means the best flavor and price.

Garlic is in season July through October in the United States, and at its best in July and August.

  1. Jan
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  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. JulBest
  8. AugBest
  9. SepIn
  10. OctIn
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Buying garlic in August

How to pick
Firm, tight heads with dry papery skin and no green shoots.
How to store
In a cool, dark, airy place for 1 to 2 months. Not in the fridge.
Try this
Roast a whole head in foil until soft and spread it on bread.

Goes well with, in season in August

Also at their best in August

Garlic in other months

Everything about garlic, 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.