Desert Southwest calendar
Watermelon
At its best in California Desert from early April to mid May. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in mid March.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Heavy for its size, dull (not shiny) rind, yellow field spot.
Keeping
Whole on the counter; cut, 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.