Fava Beans
Desert Southwest calendar

Fava Beans

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

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Pods plump and glossy, not shriveled.

Keeping

Fridge in the pod, shell close to cooking.

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