Season Almanac

Vegetable in August

Are onions in season in August?

YesAt their best in August.

August is month 2 of a 4-month season. Supply is at its highest, which usually means the best flavor and price.

Onions are in season July through October in the United States, and at their best in August and September.

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. JulIn
  8. AugBest
  9. SepBest
  10. OctIn
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Buying onions in August

How to pick
Hard and heavy with dry, papery skin and no soft spots or sprouts.
How to store
In a cool, dark, airy place for 1 to 2 months. Keep them apart from potatoes.
Try this
Cook slowly for 30 minutes until deep brown and sweet.

Goes well with, in season in August

Also at their best in August

Onions in other months

Everything about onions, including nutrition. Everything in season in August.

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