What is in season?

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This came up from a mention of brussels sprouts in another thread, and I thought, "I wonder if they are in season?" And then I remembered that I really don't have a good sense of when various foods are in season.

So hopefully this will be a thread that is revived every so often when the rhubarb comes in to the farmer's markets or whatnot.

― Casuistry (Chris P), Tuesday, 16 November 2004 18:59 (twenty-one years ago)

Obviously modern technological technologies allow for all sorts of things to be "in season" at all sorts of times, but we can ignore that for now.

― Casuistry (Chris P), Tuesday, 16 November 2004 19:00 (twenty-one years ago)

I bought brussels sprouts at the store today! (yes this tells you nothing really but it's true)

― teeny (teeny), Tuesday, 16 November 2004 20:18 (twenty-one years ago)

Citrus season is about to hit big time, be on the lookout for cara cara oranges and minneolas and other things that are sometimes only available for a couple weeks. I end up squeezing and freezing juices I want to have available for marinades later.

― Tep (ktepi), Tuesday, 16 November 2004 20:49 (twenty-one years ago)

It's funny now that you mention it, that we don't even know when things are in season because of greenhouses and importing/exporting. Especially in California where the growing season is year-round. The only way I can tell is by the sale prices!

― Orbit (Orbit), Tuesday, 16 November 2004 22:15 (twenty-one years ago)

Does the taste change along with the prices?

― Casuistry (Chris P), Tuesday, 16 November 2004 23:46 (twenty-one years ago)

Haha! Good question. I don't know, actually.

― Orbit (Orbit), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 01:14 (twenty-one years ago)

brussels sprouts ARE in season and I made that recipe! It was very tasty, almost popcorn-like.

― teeny (teeny), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 02:29 (twenty-one years ago)

They are? I do love me some brussels sprouts.

― Casuistry (Chris P), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 02:43 (twenty-one years ago)

I seem to remember that brussel sprouts are best just after the first hard frost. I think that goes for cabbages too.

― Jaq (Jaq), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 04:26 (twenty-one years ago)

Root veg is pretty good, at the mo.

For some reason I always think Mackerel is tastier when caught at this time of year.

― Matt (Matt), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 12:41 (twenty-one years ago)

Here's a good page. Right now, it looks like the following is in season:

Aubergines
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Red cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Jerusalem artichokes
Leeks
Onions
Shallots
Parsnips
Potatoes
Swede
Turnip

This chart is even better.

I like buying with the seasons, because the vegetables taste better and are better for you (I think). Also, it's something to look forward to. Asparagus loses it's specialness when you have it all year round.

― Vermont Girl (Vermont Girl), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 13:34 (twenty-one years ago)

forced rhubarb should be in season just after Xmas

― Porkpie (porkpie), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 15:28 (twenty-one years ago)

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