Season Almanac

Vegetable in February

Is spinach in season in February?

NoThe season starts in April.

The season ended in November, 3 months before February, and starts again in April, 2 months later. Fresh spinach sold in February is usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Spinach is in season April through June and September through November in the United States, and at its best in May and October.

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  5. MayBest
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  12. Dec

If you buy it anyway

Out of season
Sold all year. Frozen spinach is a good buy for cooking.
How to pick
Dark green, crisp leaves with no slime or yellowing.
How to store
In a bag with a paper towel in the fridge. Use within 3 to 5 days.

Spinach in other months

Everything about spinach, including nutrition. Everything in season in February.

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