Season Almanac

Vegetable in January

Is Swiss chard in season in January?

NoThe season starts in May.

The season ended in October, 3 months before January, and starts again in May, 4 months later. Fresh Swiss chard sold in January is usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Swiss chard is in season May through October in the United States, and at its best in July, August and September.

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. MayIn
  6. JunIn
  7. JulBest
  8. AugBest
  9. SepBest
  10. OctIn
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

In season in January instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

If you buy it anyway

Out of season
Sold most of the year. Spinach or kale can stand in.
How to pick
Glossy leaves and crisp, brightly colored stems.
How to store
Wrapped in a damp towel in a bag in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.

Goes well with, in season in January

Swiss chard in other months

Everything about Swiss chard, including nutrition. Everything in season in January.

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