Desert Southwest calendar
Strawberries
At its best in California Desert from mid March to early April. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in late February.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Deep red all over, green cap still fresh, fragrant.
Keeping
Unwashed in the fridge, use within 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.