Rhubarb
Northeast Coastal calendar

Rhubarb

At its best in Cape & Islands from early May to early June. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in late April.

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Firm, crisp stalks, deep color, leaves already trimmed.

Keeping

Wrapped in the fridge, about a week.

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