California Coast calendar
Basil
Ocimum basilicum · mint family · the leaves
At its best in LA / SoCal Coast from early July to early September. Right now it’s winding down.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Leaves bright green, no black spots or wilting.
Keeping
Stems in water on the counter, never the fridge — it bruises cold.
Also in season in LA / SoCal Coast
Apple
at its best now
Beets
at its best now
Bell Pepper
winding down
Blueberries
winding down
Brussels Sprouts
just arriving
Butternut Squash
just arriving
Season dates for the California Coast calendar, checked locally.