Clementine
Desert Southwest calendar

Clementine

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

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Bright orange, tight skin, feels heavy.

Keeping

Cool room temp for a week, longer in the fridge.

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