Season Almanac

Vegetable in June

Is rhubarb in season in June?

YesJune is the last month of the season.

June is the last month of the season. Buy it now if you want it fresh. It returns in April.

Rhubarb is in season April through June in the United States, and at its best in May.

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  12. Dec

Buying rhubarb in June

How to pick
Firm, crisp stalks. Redder ones look prettier but color does not change the flavor. Never eat the leaves.
How to store
Wrapped in the fridge for up to a week. It freezes well when chopped.
Try this
Stew with sugar for 10 minutes and spoon over yogurt.

Goes well with, in season in June

Also at their best in June

Rhubarb in other months

Everything about rhubarb, 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.