California Coast calendar
Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis · asparagus family · the young shoot, cut as it breaks the soil
At its best in LA / SoCal Coast from mid April to early May. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in late February.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Firm stalks, tight closed tips, not woody at the base.
Keeping
Stand in an inch of water in the fridge like flowers, 2–3 days.
Also in season in LA / SoCal Coast
Apple
at its best now
Basil
winding down
Beets
at its best now
Bell Pepper
winding down
Blueberries
winding down
Brussels Sprouts
just arriving
Season dates for the California Coast calendar, checked locally.