Vegetable in February
Are leeks in season in February?
YesIn season until the end of March.
February is month 6 of a 7-month season. The peak is in October, November and December.
Leeks are in season September through March in the United States, and at their best in October, November and December.
- JanIn
- FebIn
- MarIn
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- SepIn
- OctBest
- NovBest
- DecBest
Buying leeks in February
- How to pick
- Firm, with long white shafts and fresh green tops. Under 1.5 inches thick is most tender.
- How to store
- Unwashed and loosely wrapped in the fridge for 1 to 2 weeks.
- Try this
- Slice, wash well and cook slowly in butter until soft.
Goes well with, in season in February
Leeks in other months
Everything about leeks, 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.