Season Almanac

Vegetable in March

Are potatoes in season in March?

NoThe season starts in July.

The season ended in November, 4 months before March, and starts again in July, 4 months later. Fresh potatoes sold in March 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 March 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 March

Potatoes in other months

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

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