Vegetable in December

Are potatoes in season in December?

Q: Are potatoes in season in December?

No. Potatoes are not in season in December. The season starts in July. Potatoes are in season July through November in the United States, and at their best in September and October.

NoThe season starts in July.

The season ended in November, 1 month before December, and starts again in July, 7 months later. Fresh potatoes sold in December are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

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

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For Christmas: Stored potatoes are sold all year and are fine. See the Christmas guide.

In season in December instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

Sweet potatoes Turnips Parsnips

If you buy them anyway

Out of season: Potatoes store for months, so they are good all year.
How to pick: Firm and smooth with no green patches, sprouts or soft spots.
How to store: In a cool, dark place in a paper bag for several weeks. Not in the fridge.

Goes well with, in season in December

Leeks Cabbage

Potatoes in other months

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Everything about potatoes, 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.