Season Almanac
Sweet potatoes

Vegetable in February

Are sweet potatoes in season in February?

NoThe season starts in September.

The season ended in December, 2 months before February, and starts again in September, 7 months later. Fresh sweet potatoes sold in February are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

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

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  10. OctBest
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If you buy them anyway

Out of season
Cured sweet potatoes store for months and are sold all year.
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.

Sweet potatoes in other months

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Everything about sweet potatoes, 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.