Desert Southwest calendar
Plum
At its best in California Desert from late May to late June. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in early May.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Gives slightly at the stem, dusty bloom still on the skin.
Keeping
Counter until ripe, then fridge 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.