Vegetable in May
Are potatoes in season in May?
NoThe season starts in July.
The season ended in November, 6 months before May, and starts again in July, 2 months later. Fresh potatoes sold in May 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.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- JulIn
- AugIn
- SepBest
- OctBest
- NovIn
- Dec
In season in May 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.
Potatoes in other months
Everything about potatoes, including nutrition. Everything in season in May.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.