Heirloom Tomato
Desert Southwest calendar

Heirloom Tomato

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

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Heavy, fragrant, skin can be thin and imperfect — that's fine.

Keeping

Counter, use within a few 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