Endive
California Central Valley calendar

Endive

At its best in California Central Valley from late October to late December. Right now it’s just arriving.

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Pale, tightly furled, no green tinge at the tips.

Keeping

Wrapped away from light — it browns fast — a few 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.
Cook with what’s in season