The best time to pick cilantro is in the cool morning hours, just after the dew has dried, and you should always harvest it before the plant bolts and sends up flower stalks.   Knowing how and when to pick cilantro is the secret to enjoying that bright, citrusy flavor at its absolute peak, because … Read more

You pick broccoli when the central head is fully formed, dense, and dark green, and you should pick broccoli in the morning before the heat of the day sets in.   Timing is everything with this crop, and knowing how and when to pick broccoli will make the difference between a tender, sweet harvest and … Read more

Tomatoes can continue to ripen after being picked, but whether they do depends on the stage they were harvested and the conditions you store them in.   If you’ve ever pulled a slightly green tomato off the vine and wondered if it will turn red on your counter, the short answer is yes, but not … Read more

Tomatoes do most of their ripening at night, and here’s why that matters for your garden.   While it might sound surprising, the nighttime hours are actually when the magic happens inside that red fruit you’ve been waiting on.   I know you’ve probably stared at a green tomato all day wondering if it’s ever … Read more

The best time to pick asparagus is in the spring, when the spears are young, tender, and between 6 to 10 inches tall.   Knowing how and when to pick asparagus is the key to enjoying the freshest, most flavorful harvest from your garden.   If you’ve been wondering about the perfect moment to pick … Read more

You can pick green tomatoes, and they will continue to ripen indoors. If you’ve found yourself standing in the garden with a basket full of firm, green orbs because an early frost is threatening, you absolutely don’t have to waste them. The question of whether you should pick green tomatoes is really about timing and … Read more