Northeast Coastal calendar
Bell Pepper
Capsicum annuum · nightshade family · the fruit
At its best in Cape & Islands from early August to mid September. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in mid July.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Firm, glossy, heavy for its size.
Keeping
Fridge crisper, up to two weeks.
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.