Season Almanac

Vegetable in July

Is spinach in season in July?

NoThe season starts in September.

The season ended in June, 1 month before July, and starts again in September, 2 months later. Fresh spinach sold in July 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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In season in July instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

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.

Goes well with, in season in July

Spinach in other months

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

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