Avocado
California Coast calendar

Avocado

Persea americana · laurel family · the fruit, a single-seeded berry

At its best in LA / SoCal Coast from late May to mid August. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in late January.

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Gives slightly to gentle pressure, stem end still on.

Keeping

Counter until soft, then fridge to hold.

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.
Cook with what’s in season