Desert Southwest calendar
Cherries
At its best in California Desert from early May to late May. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in mid April.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Plump, glossy, stems still green and attached.
Keeping
Unwashed in the fridge, up to a week.
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.