Vegetable in January
Are leeks in season in January?
YesIn season until the end of March.
January is month 5 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 January
- 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 January
Also at their best in January
Leeks in other months
Everything about leeks, including nutrition. Everything in season in January.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.