Fava Beans
California Coast calendar

Fava Beans

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

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Pods plump and glossy, not shriveled.

Keeping

Fridge in the pod, shell close to cooking.

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