Season Almanac

Vegetable in December

Is zucchini in season in December?

NoThe season starts in June.

The season ended in September, 3 months before December, and starts again in June, 6 months later. Fresh zucchini sold in December is usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Zucchini is in season June through September in the United States, and at its best in July and August.

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In season in December instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

If you buy it anyway

Out of season
Imported zucchini is sold all year and is fine for cooking.
How to pick
Small to medium, firm and glossy. Large ones are watery and seedy.
How to store
In the fridge crisper, unwashed, for up to 5 days.

Goes well with, in season in December

Zucchini in other months

Everything about zucchini, including nutrition. Everything in season in December.

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