Blood Orange
California Central Valley calendar

Blood Orange

At its best in California Central Valley from late December to mid February. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in mid November.

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Heavy for its size, skin flecked with red.

Keeping

Room temp a few days, fridge up to two weeks.

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.
Cook with what’s in season