Corn
California Central Valley calendar

Corn

At its best in California Central Valley from mid July to late August. Right now it’s winding down.

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Husk tight and green, silk golden and slightly sticky.

Keeping

Fridge in the husk, cook within a day or two — sugars fade fast.

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