Northeast Coastal calendar
Tomatoes
At its best in Cape & Islands from late July to mid September. Right now it’s winding down.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Heavy, fragrant at the stem, skin taut.
Keeping
Counter, never the fridge — cold kills the flavor.
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.