August 02, 2016 by Samantha. I went overboard at the farmerâs market. It happens every time, I try to make a list but then I get there and the cherry heirloom tomatoes are just sitting there waiting for a home, and the purple cauliflower looks lonely so I have to take that too. More ...
When is soft shell crab season? We are in soft shell crab season along the Gulf Coast of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. It usually starts in early April and runs through October or early November. The season runs longer than the Chesapeake or East Coast. We see very few crabs after the water temperature drops below 50Â°F.
Soft-shell crab is usually shipped live, however it is common for the blue crab to perish in transit. Smell is the only real indicator of freshness, and any crab that has an odor resembling ammonia should not be served. Some buyers suggest that the summer peak is the best time to buy crab.