Desert Southwest calendar
Butternut Squash
At its best in California Desert from late November to mid January. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in late October.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Hard rind, deep tan color, no soft spots or green tinge.
Keeping
Cool, dry counter, up to a month.
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.