You know when to pick olives by watching for a few key visual and textural clues.   Knowing when to pick olives is one of the most important steps for getting the flavor you want.   If you pick olives too early, they’ll be bitter and hard, and if you pick them too late, they … Read more

You know when to pick passion fruit by paying attention to a few simple visual and tactile cues rather than relying on a set calendar date.   Passion fruit is ready to pick when it feels heavy for its size and its skin has changed color from green to a deep purple, red, or yellow, … Read more

You know when to pick muscadines by checking for a few key signs, and the most reliable one is that they should fall easily into your hand with the slightest touch.   Knowing when to pick muscadines is part art and part science, but once you learn the signals, you’ll never harvest them too early … Read more

You know when to pick loofah by checking for a few clear signs that the gourd has fully matured on the vine.   Picking loofah at the right time is the single most important step for getting that perfect, fibrous sponge you can use in the kitchen or bathroom.   If you harvest loofah too … Read more

You know when to pick leaf lettuce by checking its size, feel, and growth stage rather than waiting for a specific date on the calendar.   Leaf lettuce is ready to harvest when the leaves reach about 4 to 6 inches in length, which usually happens 30 to 50 days after planting.   Unlike head … Read more

You know when to pick lettuce by watching for a few key visual and tactile cues that signal the leaves are at their peak flavor and texture.   Knowing when to pick lettuce isn’t complicated, but it does require paying attention to your plants rather than just the calendar.   If you’ve ever harvested lettuce … Read more