Vegetable in September
Are sweet potatoes in season in September?
YesIn season until the end of December.
September is the first month of a 4-month season, so the first sweet potatoes of the year are arriving. The peak comes in October and November.
Sweet potatoes are in season September through December in the United States, and at their best in October and November.
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Buying sweet potatoes in September
- 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 September
Also at their best in September
Sweet potatoes in other months
Everything about sweet potatoes, 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.