Vegetable in May
Is zucchini in season in May?
NoThe season starts in June.
The season ended in September, 8 months before May, and starts again in June, 1 month later. Fresh zucchini sold in May 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.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- JunIn
- JulBest
- AugBest
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- Oct
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- Dec
In season in May 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 May
Zucchini in other months
Everything about zucchini, 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.