Seasonal calendar for Germany

What’s in season in Germany in February

15 fruits and vegetables from Germany

Vegetables in February

• Beetroot – from storage until March
• Red cabbage – from storage, final month
• White cabbage – from storage, final month
• Savoy cabbage – from storage, final month
• Celeriac – from storage, final month
• Leeks – until March
• Brussels sprouts – final month
• Kale – final month
• Lamb’s lettuce – until March
• Chicory – until June
• Parsnips – from storage until March
• Salsify – from storage until March
• Jerusalem artichokes – until March
• Parsley root – from storage until March
• Swede – from storage, final month

Fruit in February

• Oranges – mostly from southern Europe
• Mandarins – mostly from southern Europe

Seasonal collections

• Sugar break
• Winter recipes
• Cabbage recipes
• Healthy soups

Frequently asked questions

Which vegetables are in season in Germany in February?

Beetroot, red cabbage, white cabbage, savoy cabbage, celeriac, leeks, Brussels sprouts, kale, lamb’s lettuce, chicory, parsnips, salsify, Jerusalem artichokes, parsley root and swede.

Which fruit is in season in Germany in February?

No fresh fruit from Germany is in season in February. Oranges and mandarins mostly come from southern Europe.

What comes from storage in February?

Beetroot, red cabbage, white cabbage, savoy cabbage, celeriac, parsnips, salsify, parsley root and swede – harvested in autumn and kept in cool storage.

Sources

1. Local fruit and vegetables: what’s available when? (in German). Consumer Advice Centre NRW (Verbraucherzentrale NRW), 6th edition, 2022
2. Seasonal calendar for fruit and vegetables (in German). Federal Centre for Nutrition (BZfE), 2024
3. Bavarian seasonal calendar (in German). Bavarian Competence Centre for Nutrition (KErn), 2020

Our own compilation based on the seasonal calendars of the Consumer Advice Centre NRW (Verbraucherzentrale NRW, 2022), the Federal Centre for Nutrition (BZfE) and the Bavarian Competence Centre for Nutrition (KErn). Updated October 2026. Wild greens, mushrooms and elder based on reports from the BZfE. Depending on region and weather, a season can shift by a week or two. This calendar is for Germany: the UK and other parts of central and northern Europe have similar seasons, but not identical ones.

Updated October 2026