Plum
Northeast Coastal calendar

Plum

At its best in Cape & Islands from early July to mid August. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in mid June.

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Gives slightly at the stem, dusty bloom still on the skin.

Keeping

Counter until ripe, then fridge a couple of days.

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.
Cook with what’s in season