Vegetable in July
Is kale in season in July?
NoThe season starts in September.
The season ended in June, 1 month before July, and starts again in September, 2 months later. Fresh kale sold in July 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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In season in July instead
The closest swaps you can buy that month.
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 July
Kale in other months
Everything about kale, including nutrition. Everything in season in July.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.