Cilantro
California Central Valley calendar

Cilantro

At its best in California Central Valley from mid February to late April, and again mid October to mid December. Right now it’s just arriving.

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Bright, no yellowing, roots still damp if attached.

Keeping

Stems in water on the counter, loosely bagged.

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