Vegetable in February

Is kale in season in February?

Q: Is kale in season in February?

No. Kale is not in season in February. The season starts in April. Kale is in season April through June and September through January in the United States, and at its best in October and November.

NoThe season starts in April.

The season ended in January, 1 month before February, and starts again in April, 2 months later. Fresh kale sold in February is usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

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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If you buy it anyway

Out of season: Sold all year. Summer kale can be tougher and more bitter, so cook it.
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.

Goes well with, in season in February

Lemons

Kale in other months

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Everything about kale, 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.