California Central Valley calendar
Watermelon
At its best in California Central Valley from late July to early September. Right now it’s winding down.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Heavy for its size, dull (not shiny) rind, yellow field spot.
Keeping
Whole on the counter; cut, in the fridge.
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.