Spring Onion
Desert Southwest calendar

Spring Onion

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

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Bright white bulbs, crisp upright greens.

Keeping

Wrapped in the fridge, about 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.
Cook with what’s in season