Northeast Coastal calendar
Basil
Ocimum basilicum · mint family · the leaves
At its best in Cape & Islands from early July to early September. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in mid June.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Leaves bright green, no black spots or wilting.
Keeping
Stems in water on the counter, never the fridge — it bruises cold.
Also in season in Cape & Islands
Apple
at its best now
Beets
at its best now
Brussels Sprouts
just arriving
Butternut Squash
just arriving
Cauliflower
just arriving
Celery
at its best now
Season dates for the Northeast Coastal calendar, checked locally.