Butternut Squash
Northeast Coastal calendar

Butternut Squash

At its best in Cape & Islands from late October to early December. Right now it’s just arriving.

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Hard rind, deep tan color, no soft spots or green tinge.

Keeping

Cool, dry counter, up to a month.

Also in season in Cape & Islands

Apple

at its best now

Beets

at its best now

Brussels Sprouts

just arriving

Cauliflower

just arriving

Celery

at its best now

Cherry Tomato

winding down

Season dates for the Northeast Coastal calendar, checked locally.
Cook with what’s in season