Season Almanac

Vegetable in September

Is spinach in season in September?

YesIn season until the end of November.

September is the first month of a 3-month season, so the first spinach of the year is arriving. The peak comes in May and October.

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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Buying spinach in September

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.
Try this
Wilt into pasta, eggs or soup in the last minute.

Goes well with, in season in September

Also at their best in September

Spinach in other months

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

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