Desert Southwest calendar
Watercress
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
Crisp, dark green, no yellowing.
Keeping
Stems in water like a bouquet, or damp-wrapped in the fridge.
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.