Pea Shoots
Desert Southwest calendar

Pea Shoots

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

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Bright green, crisp, no wilting at the tips.

Keeping

Fridge in a bag, a couple of days — best fresh.

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