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Desert Southwest calendar

Fig

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

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Soft and heavy for its size, skin just starting to split.

Keeping

Fridge, single layer, eat within a couple of days.

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