You know when to pick sugar snap peas by checking for plump, rounded pods that are still crisp and bright green.   If you’ve been growing these sweet little veggies and wondering about the perfect picking time, you’re in the right place.   Picking sugar snap peas at the right moment makes all the difference … Read more

You know when to pick string beans by checking for a few key visual and tactile cues that signal perfect maturity.   Knowing when to pick string beans is the difference between crisp, sweet pods and tough, fibrous ones that snap unpleasantly.   If you’ve ever wondered how do you know when to pick string … Read more

You know when to pick snap peas by feeling their pods for plumpness and giving one a quick taste test, but there are several visual and tactile cues that make it unmistakable.   Knowing when to pick snap peas is all about catching them at that perfect sweet, crisp stage before the peas inside get … Read more

You know when to pick soursop by watching for a slight color change from deep green to a lighter, yellowish-green, and by checking that the fruit gives just a little under gentle pressure.   When you pick soursop at the right time, it continues to ripen beautifully off the tree, turning soft and sweet over … Read more

You know when to pick shishito peppers by watching for a few key visual and textural clues that signal they’ve reached their ideal harvest stage.   Knowing when to pick shishito peppers isn’t complicated, but it does require you to pay attention to size, color, and firmness.   If you’ve been growing these mild, slightly … Read more

You know when to pick shallots by watching for a few clear signs, and I’m going to walk you through each one so you get it right every time.   Knowing when to pick shallots is all about timing, and that timing depends on how you planted them and what you want to use them … Read more