Vegetable in December

Are sweet potatoes in season in December?

Q: Are sweet potatoes in season in December?

Yes. Sweet potatoes are in season in December. Sweet potatoes are in season September through December in the United States, and at their best in October and November.

YesDecember is the last month of the season.

December is the last month of the season. Buy them now if you want them fresh. They return in September.

Sweet potatoes are in season September through December in the United States, and at their best in October and November.

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For Christmas: Bake or mash. See the Christmas guide.

Buying sweet potatoes in December

How to pick: Firm with smooth, unbroken skin. Small to medium ones are less stringy.
How to store: In a cool, dark, airy place for 2 to 4 weeks. Not in the fridge.
Try this: Bake whole until soft, split and top with butter or chili.

Goes well with, in season in December

Kale

Also at their best in December

Leeks Parsnips Turnips

Sweet potatoes in other months

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Everything about sweet potatoes, including nutrition. Everything in season in December.

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