California Central Valley calendar
Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis · asparagus family · the young shoot, cut as it breaks the soil
At its best in California Central Valley from early March to late March. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in early February.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Firm stalks, tight closed tips, not woody at the base.
Keeping
Stand in an inch of water in the fridge like flowers, 2–3 days.
Also in season in California Central Valley
Apple
at its best now
Basil
winding down
Beets
just arriving
Bell Pepper
winding down
Brussels Sprouts
just arriving
Cauliflower
just arriving
Season dates for the California Central Valley calendar, checked locally.