Desert Southwest calendar
Pomegranate
At its best in California Desert from early November to late December. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in mid October.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Heavy for its size, skin taut and slightly angular.
Keeping
Counter a week, fridge up to two months.
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.