Northeast Coastal calendar
Watercress
At its best in Cape & Islands from mid May to mid June. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in late April.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Crisp, dark green, no yellowing.
Keeping
Stems in water like a bouquet, or damp-wrapped in the fridge.
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.