{"id":24705,"date":"2023-02-01T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/?p=24705"},"modified":"2026-03-23T09:46:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T08:46:06","slug":"seasonal-vegetables-february-which-fruits-and-vegetables-are-in-season-in-february","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/en\/seizoensgroenten-februari-welk-groente-en-fruit-zijn-er-in-februari-in-het-seizoen\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal vegetables February: which fruits and vegetables are in season in February?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you eat according to the season, February is a sparse month. February is one of the months where there are the fewest seasonal vegetables and seasonal fruits available in the Netherlands. Fortunately, you don't have to eat kale every day, as there are still 20 other types of vegetables available. So February is the ideal time to try out new vegetables you didn't know before. For instance, have you tried turnips, turnip greens or salsify? We list February's seasonal vegetables for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

February is the ideal time to learn about new seasonal vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to Crisp for the seasonal produce<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though the list of seasonal vegetables and seasonal fruits in February is not long, with a little creativity you can still make tasty meals with them. Asparagus season doesn't start until spring, yet you can already eat a vegetable similar to asparagus this month: namely salsify. This month, we will tell you more about this and other forgotten vegetables currently in season in the Netherlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The benefits of seasonal vegetables and seasonal fruit, even in February<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Supermarkets are full of fruit and vegetables. Why bother to pay attention to which fruit or vegetables are currently in season in the Netherlands? For one thing, it is better for the environment. Fruit or vegetables that have a longer transport route or are grown in heated greenhouses generally have a greater environmental impact. But did you also know that seasonal vegetables and seasonal fruit are better for your health? Because the transport route is shorter, the vegetables or fruits are riper before they are harvested. As a result, fewer nutrients are lost. Seasonal vegetables and fruits also contain more nutrients because they are stored for less time. Moreover, fewer pesticides are often used as they are less susceptible to diseases. Finally, it is usually a lot cheaper to buy fruit and vegetables from the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Pumpkin<\/figure>
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Jerusalem artichoke, celeriac, radish and more February fruits and vegetables.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fruit or vegetables from the Netherlands are not always the most sustainable choice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you are convinced of the benefits of seasonal vegetables and seasonal fruit, you can pay attention to them when you go shopping. Because the country of origin is indicated on the packaging, you may choose to buy fruit or vegetables from the Netherlands. Unfortunately, this is not always the most sustainable choice. After all, you can't tell in the supermarket whether the fruit or vegetable was grown in a heated greenhouse. For example, a head of lettuce from the Netherlands may be the most sustainable choice in July; while in January the head of lettuce from Spain is more sustainable because it grows in the open air. Pretty confusing isn't it? To make it easier for you, we have picked out for you which vegetables or fruits grow in full Dutch soil or in unheated greenhouses in the Netherlands. For February, these are the following fruits and vegetables:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dutch seasonal vegetables February:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The fruit and vegetables in bold<\/strong> can currently be harvested in the Netherlands. The remaining fruit and vegetables, although from the Netherlands, are from earlier months. Vegetables are often stored for months after harvest and thus sold (which is fine).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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