Winter 2023 | What's in Season
What’s in Season
Ripe and ready produce growing in Reno-Tahoe.
illustration by Ruby Barrientos
Winter
November – December
November
Apples, arugula, basil (from indoor grow operations), beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, chard, collard greens, corn (feed), garlic (dry storage), kale, microgreens (from indoor operations), mixed lettuces, mizuna, onions, parsley, parsnips, pears, pumpkins, radishes, rutabagas, squashes (winter), tomatoes (from indoor grow operations), turnips
December
Apples, arugula, basil (from indoor grow operations), beets, carrots, chard, kale, microgreens (from indoor operations), mixed lettuces, onions, parsley, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, squashes (winter), tomatoes (from indoor grow operations), turnips
In season in California: Citrus, kiwis, olives, persimmons, and pomegranates
About the Artist: Ruby Barrientos
Ruby Barrientos is a first-generation Salvadoran American “artivist” from Reno, utilizing a unique artistic style, Nuwave Mayan, which incorporates their Salvadoran-Mayan ancestry and heritage, to create socially relevant works that blend traditional techniques with contemporary forms. Having shown in galleries and museums locally, their exhibits, talks, performances, public art, and community involvement demonstrate their dedication to promoting positive change through their art practice and advocating for social justice. Through their work, Barrientos fosters meaningful conversations about creating a more inclusive future. For more of their work, visit Nuwavemayan.com or find Ruby_jo on Instagram.
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