You know when to pick summer squash by checking a few simple signs, but the short answer is to harvest them when they’re small, tender, and about 6 to 8 inches long. If you’ve been growing these fast-producing plants, you might wonder how do you know when to pick summer squash before they turn … Read more
You know when to pick sunflower seeds by watching for three key signs: the back of the flower head turning yellow-brown, the petals drying and falling off, and the seeds themselves becoming plump with hard black-and-white striped shells. If you’ve been waiting all summer to harvest sunflower seeds, timing really is everything. Picking them too … Read more
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 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 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