Northeast Coastal calendar
Sweet Potato
At its best in Cape & Islands from mid October to early December. Right now it’s just arriving.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Firm, smooth skin, no soft spots or sprouting.
Keeping
Cool, dry, dark spot — not the fridge, it turns the center hard.
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.