Season Almanac

Vegetable in July

Are turnips in season in July?

NoThe season starts in September.

The season ended in February, 5 months before July, and starts again in September, 2 months later. Fresh turnips sold in July are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Turnips are in season September through February in the United States, and at their best in November and December.

  1. JanIn
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  9. SepIn
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  11. NovBest
  12. DecBest

In season in July instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

If you buy them anyway

Out of season
Stored turnips are sold into spring.
How to pick
Small, heavy and smooth. Under 3 inches across is sweetest.
How to store
Remove the greens and refrigerate for 2 to 3 weeks.

Goes well with, in season in July

Turnips in other months

Everything about turnips, including nutrition. Everything in season in July.

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