Brussels Sprouts
Desert Southwest calendar

Brussels Sprouts

At its best in California Desert from early December to late January. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in mid October.

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Tight, compact heads, no yellow leaves.

Keeping

Fridge, up to two weeks; best left on the stalk if you can find it that way.

Also in season in California Desert

Apple

just arriving

Avocado

just arriving

Basil

winding down

Beets

just arriving

Cauliflower

just arriving

Celery

just arriving

Season dates for the Desert Southwest calendar, checked locally.
Cook with what’s in season