Desert Southwest calendar
Sweet Potato
At its best in California Desert from late November to mid January. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in late October.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Firm, smooth skin, no soft spots or sprouting.
Keeping
Cool, dry, dark spot — not the fridge, it turns the center hard.
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.