Vegetable in December

Is kale in season in December?

Q: Is kale in season in December?

Yes. Kale is in season in December. Kale is in season April through June and September through January in the United States, and at its best in October and November.

YesIn season until the end of January.

December is month 4 of a 5-month season. The peak is in October and November.

Kale is in season April through June and September through January in the United States, and at its best in October and November.

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Buying kale in December

How to pick: Deep-colored, crisp leaves with no yellowing. Smaller leaves are more tender.
How to store: Wrapped in a damp towel in a bag in the fridge for 5 to 7 days.
Try this: Massage with oil, lemon and salt for a salad, or bake into chips.

Goes well with, in season in December

Sweet potatoes Butternut squash Lemons

Also at their best in December

Leeks Parsnips Turnips

Kale in other months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov

Everything about kale, including nutrition. Everything in season in December.

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