Desert Southwest calendar
Avocado
Persea americana · laurel family · the fruit, a single-seeded berry
At its best in California Desert from mid October to early November. Right now it’s just arriving.
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 California Desert
Apple
just arriving
Basil
winding down
Beets
just arriving
Cauliflower
just arriving
Celery
just arriving
Cilantro
just arriving
Season dates for the Desert Southwest calendar, checked locally.