Desert Southwest calendar
Tomatoes
At its best in California Desert from late March to early May. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in late February.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Heavy, fragrant at the stem, skin taut.
Keeping
Counter, never the fridge — cold kills the flavor.
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.