Northeast Coastal calendar
Watermelon
At its best in Cape & Islands from early August to early September. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in mid July.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Heavy for its size, dull (not shiny) rind, yellow field spot.
Keeping
Whole on the counter; cut, 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.