Season Almanac

Vegetable in December

Are parsnips in season in December?

YesAt their best in December.

December is month 3 of a 6-month season. Supply is at its highest, which usually means the best flavor and price.

Parsnips are in season October through March in the United States, and at their best in November, December and January.

  1. JanBest
  2. FebIn
  3. MarIn
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. OctIn
  11. NovBest
  12. DecBest

For Christmas: Roast with honey alongside carrots. See the Christmas guide.

Buying parsnips in December

How to pick
Firm and small to medium. Large ones can have a woody core.
How to store
In a bag in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks.
Try this
Roast with honey and thyme alongside carrots.

Goes well with, in season in December

Also at their best in December

Parsnips in other months

Everything about parsnips, including nutrition. Everything in season in December.

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