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Home » Eat what's in season » Produce guide: February 2023 (including practical out-of-season options if you are bored)

Produce guide: February 2023 (including practical out-of-season options if you are bored)

February and March are the long stretch of winter, offering the same fruits & vegetables from the previous winter months and nothing new. Hang in there, spring is coming!

Season chart for February fruits and vegetables: blood oranges, kumquats, mandarins, grapefruit and other citrus. Parsnips, winter squash, brussels sprouts, celeriac, and celery.
Seasonal fruit & vegetable chart for February
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  • What fruits & vegetables are in season this month?
  • In-season recipes
  • Out of season options

What fruits & vegetables are in season this month?

Hopefully you are still happy to enjoy winter's citrus until spring strawberries show up in April. Kiwi are also still available, since they are a staple winter fruit (summer ones are imported).

The traditional winter vegetables are still around until the very first artichokes and asparagus of the season show up next month.

When are blood oranges in season? Get the full scoop along with how to pick the best ones and store them.
Brussels Sprouts in Season
Celery in season
When is celery root in season? How to pick the best ones and store them.
Grapefruits are in season in winter. More on picking the best ones & recipes.
several kiwi exposed interior
Kumquats are in season in the middle of winter to early spring.
Mandarins are in season throughout winter and early spring.
When are parsnips in season? Pick the best ones and store them right to last even longer.
Winter squash in season

In-season recipes

It's no easy feat to cook seasonally this month. I've put together a collection of seasonal recipes meant to inspire and keep you from falling into a cooking rut (or get out of it, like the rest of us!)

Out of season options

While I try to do my best to stick to seasonal ingredients, I do rely on some out-of-season alternatives toward the end of winter.

Frozen blueberries

Frozen blueberries make great muffins. They should be used frozen (not thawed), and toss them in flour before mixing into the batter to prevent them from turning the batter blue.

Apples

Fresh picked apples have an amazing flavor and crispness to them. But thanks to commercial storage, some apple varieties can be stored througout winter with only slight losses in flavor and quality.

Use apples from the grocery store in salads, muffins, or roasted along with a pork loin. I'd save pies and tarts for when they are back in season in fall.

Preserved fruit

Dried cranberries, cherries, and apricots are great on salads or paired with pork and chicken. They are also excellent in muffins.

Canned fruit, like pineapple, can liven up a stir fry or salad. It's not the same as fresh, but in winter, it can really save the day.

Bell peppers

Bell peppers are a summer vegetable in the US, and imported from the southern hemisphere in winter. They store and ship very well, giving us high quality options year-round.

If you are eating in season for flavor, bell peppers in winter will still be tasty. If you eat seasonally to reduce your carbon foot print, this might not be the best option for you.

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