Vegetable in September

Are leeks in season in September?

Q: Are leeks in season in September?

Yes. Leeks are in season in September. Leeks are in season September through March in the United States, and at their best in October, November and December.

YesIn season until the end of March.

September is the first month of a 7-month season, so the first leeks of the year are arriving. The peak comes 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.

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Buying leeks in September

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 September

Potatoes Cauliflower

Also at their best in September

Beets Bell peppers Carrots Celery Eggplant Onions

Leeks in other months

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Everything about leeks, including nutrition. Everything in season in September.

Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.