Season Almanac

Vegetable in August

Are radishes in season in August?

NoThe season starts in September.

The season ended in June, 2 months before August, and starts again in September, 1 month later. Fresh radishes sold in August are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Radishes are in season April through June and September through October in the United States, and at their best in May.

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In season in August instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

If you buy them anyway

Out of season
Sold all year. Summer radishes can be hotter and pithy.
How to pick
Firm and bright with crisp, green tops. Large ones can be pithy.
How to store
Remove the tops and refrigerate in a bag for 1 to 2 weeks.

Goes well with, in season in August

Radishes in other months

Everything about radishes, including nutrition. Everything in season in August.

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