Vegetable in May

Is lettuce in season in May?

Q: Is lettuce in season in May?

Yes. Lettuce is at its best in May. Lettuce is in season April through June and September through October in the United States, and at its best in May and June.

YesAt its best in May.

May is month 2 of a 3-month season. Supply is at its highest, which usually means the best flavor and price.

Lettuce is in season April through June and September through October in the United States, and at its best in May and June.

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MayBest
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For Memorial Day: Spring lettuce is at its best for salads and burgers. See the Memorial Day guide.

Buying lettuce in May

How to pick: Crisp leaves with no browning at the edges or the cut stem.
How to store: Washed, dried and wrapped in a towel in a bag. It keeps 5 to 7 days.
Try this: Halve romaine hearts and grill briefly, cut side down.

Goes well with, in season in May

Radishes Peas Strawberries

Also at their best in May

Arugula Asparagus Peas Radishes Rhubarb Spinach

Lettuce in other months

Jan Feb Mar Apr Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Everything about lettuce, 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.