Watercress
California Coast calendar

Watercress

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

The season

JFMAMJJASOND

Field notes

Choosing

Crisp, dark green, no yellowing.

Keeping

Stems in water like a bouquet, or damp-wrapped in the fridge.

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