Vegetable in May
Is Swiss chard in season in May?
YesIn season until the end of October.
May is the first month of a 6-month season, so the first Swiss chard of the year is arriving. The peak comes in July, August and September.
Swiss chard is in season May through October in the United States, and at its best in July, August and September.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- MayIn
- JunIn
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepBest
- OctIn
- Nov
- Dec
Buying Swiss chard in May
- 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.
- Try this
- Cook the chopped stems first, then wilt the leaves with garlic.
Goes well with, in season in May
Also at their best in May
Swiss chard in other months
Everything about Swiss chard, including nutrition. Everything in season in May.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.