GO BEYOND FOUR SEASONS

EARLY

LOCAL ASPARAGUS
Grown by Angela in Chesterfield, New Jersey.

Here in the Northeast, local growers are beginning to see Asparagus in a steady supply as temperatures continue to climb. Joining our California Jumbo and Large Spears is local Asparagus from Chesterfield—at a smaller caliber. Angela and her husband have been busy all winter, ensuring the asparagus fields are prepped, and the soil is full of nutrients. The field isn't producing a lot yet, but the warm weather means next week's production will increase.

Angela and her husband tell us that the time spent over the dormant months is crucial to good Asparagus—their spears boast a tender texture and high sugars.

LATE

ARUGULA
Grown by David in Thermal, California.

We have just two to three more weeks for David's Baby Arugula. Cold weather slows their growth, making for flavorful and sturdy leaves with a well-balanced flavor and high sugars. The result is an impactful flavor, picked young; the immature greens carry a mild peppery flavor balanced by a sweeter flavor with a tender texture. Right now, while days are getting increasingly hot, the mornings are still cool, allowing the Arugula to thrive. Once the cooler mornings stop, the Arugula will start to bolt, rendering its season over.

David saves seeds yearly, selecting plants best suited to the Coachella Valley's extreme climate. Adapted to the region, he grows them outdoors without chemical intervention, hand harvesting once they reach the ideal size.

Thermal is located in the Coachella Valley, which has a desert climate. High mountain ranges on three sides contribute to its unique and year-round warm climate, with sweltering, arid summers and some of the warmest winters west of the Rocky Mountains.