Season Almanac

Vegetable in June

Are potatoes in season in June?

NoThe season starts in July.

The season ended in November, 7 months before June, and starts again in July, 1 month later. Fresh potatoes sold in June 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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In season in June instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

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 June

Potatoes in other months

Everything about potatoes, including nutrition. Everything in season in June.

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