Plum
Pacific Northwest calendar

Plum

At its best in Western Washington from mid July to mid August. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in late June.

The season

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Field notes

Choosing

Gives slightly at the stem, dusty bloom still on the skin.

Keeping

Counter until ripe, then fridge a couple of days.

Also in season in Western Washington

Apple

at its best now

Beets

at its best now

Brussels Sprouts

just arriving

Celery

at its best now

Cherry Tomato

winding down

Collard Greens

just arriving

Season dates for the Pacific Northwest calendar, checked locally.
Cook with what’s in season