Vegetable in May
Is kale in season in May?
YesIn season until the end of June.
May is month 2 of a 3-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.
- JanIn
- Feb
- Mar
- AprIn
- MayIn
- JunIn
- Jul
- Aug
- SepIn
- OctBest
- NovBest
- DecIn
Buying kale in May
- 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 May
Also at their best in May
Kale in other months
Everything about kale, including nutrition. Everything in season in May.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.