Desert Southwest calendar
Basil
Ocimum basilicum · mint family · the leaves
At its best in California Desert from mid June to mid July. 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 California Desert
Apple
just arriving
Avocado
just arriving
Beets
just arriving
Cauliflower
just arriving
Celery
just arriving
Cilantro
just arriving
Season dates for the Desert Southwest calendar, checked locally.