Northeast Coastal calendar
Corn
At its best in Cape & Islands from late July to early September. Right now it’s winding down.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Husk tight and green, silk golden and slightly sticky.
Keeping
Fridge in the husk, cook within a day or two — sugars fade fast.
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.