Vegetable in August
Are tomatoes in season in August?
YesAt their best in August.
August is month 2 of a 4-month season. Supply is at its highest, which usually means the best flavor and price.
Tomatoes are in season July through October in the United States, and at their best in August and September.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- JulIn
- AugBest
- SepBest
- OctIn
- Nov
- Dec
Buying tomatoes in August
- How to pick
- Heavy and fragrant at the stem, with a little give. Cracks near the stem are fine.
- Ripening at home
- Pale or firm ones ripen in 2 to 5 days on the counter, out of the sun.
- How to store
- On the counter out of direct sun. Refrigerate only once fully ripe.
- Try this
- Slice thickly with salt, olive oil and basil.
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Tomatoes in other months
Everything about tomatoes, including nutrition. Everything in season in August.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.