Desert Southwest calendar
Grapefruit
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
Heavy for its size, smooth thin skin.
Keeping
Counter a week, fridge up to a month.
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.