You know when to pick a tomatillo by checking for a few key signs, mainly when the fruit fills out its husk and the husk splits open or turns papery and light brown. That’s the classic signal that your tomatillo has reached peak ripeness and is ready for harvest. But there’s a little more to … Read more

You know when to pick a strawberry by looking for a fully red color that extends all the way to the stem, giving it a gentle tug to see if it comes off easily. A ripe strawberry will practically fall into your hand with almost no resistance, leaving the tiny green cap behind on the … Read more

You know when to pick a radish by checking its size, timing, and firmness, but the real answer comes down to a few simple visual and physical cues.   If you’ve been wondering how do you know when to pick a radish, the short version is that most radishes are ready to harvest just three … Read more

You know when to pick a squash by checking a few clear signs, and it’s easier than you think.   Knowing when to pick a squash comes down to timing, feel, and a quick look at the skin’s color and hardness.   You know when to pick a squash for summer types like zucchini when … Read more

You know when to pick a pumpkin by checking for a deep, uniform color, a hard rind, and a dried, brown stem.   That’s the short answer, but pulling a pumpkin off the vine at the exact right moment takes a little more know-how.   If you pick a pumpkin too early, it won’t develop … Read more

You know when to pick a potato by watching for a few clear signs, and that timing makes all the difference between a sturdy storage spud and one that rots within weeks.   Potatoes don’t announce their readiness with a trumpet blast, but they do give you visual and physical clues that tell you exactly … Read more