Northeast Coastal calendar
Apple
Malus domestica · rose family · the fruit, a pome: the flower base grown around the core
At its best in Cape & Islands from late September to early November. Right now it’s at its best now.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Firm, no soft spots, fragrant at the stem.
Keeping
Fridge crisper, weeks — the coldest part keeps them crisp.
Varieties to know
Granny Smith — tart and firm, holds its shape in a pie.
Honeycrisp — very crisp and juicy, best eaten raw.
McIntosh — soft and tangy, cooks down fast into sauce.
Also in season in Cape & Islands
Beets
at its best now
Brussels Sprouts
just arriving
Butternut Squash
just arriving
Cauliflower
just arriving
Celery
at its best now
Cherry Tomato
winding down
Season dates for the Northeast Coastal calendar, checked locally.