Cilantro
Desert Southwest calendar

Cilantro

At its best in California Desert from early November to mid March. Right now it’s just arriving.

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Bright, no yellowing, roots still damp if attached.

Keeping

Stems in water on the counter, loosely bagged.

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