Desert Southwest calendar
Kale
At its best in California Desert from early December to late January. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in mid October.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Leaves firm and unwilted, no yellow edges.
Keeping
Wrapped loosely in the fridge, up to a week.
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.