Fava Beans
California Central Valley calendar

Fava Beans

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

JFMAMJJASOND

Field notes

Choosing

Pods plump and glossy, not shriveled.

Keeping

Fridge in the pod, shell close to cooking.

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