When to Harvest Bell Peppers at Peak Flavor
As they say, "patience is a virtue," and this is particularly true when waiting for bell peppers to grow and ripen. Bell peppers need a little coddling in the beginning. …
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Harvesting and Pruning your Tomatoes
One of the fun things about tomatoes is that you can harvest them before they’re actually ripe; those are the green tomatoes that you so commonly see in southern cuisine, …
Harvesting Your Hot Peppers
The longer you wait to harvest your hot peppers, the hotter they’ll be. You can pick some before they’re fully ripe, but they won’t have the same heat as fully …
Harvesting your Bell Peppers
One of the fun things about peppers is that you can harvest them before they’re actually ripe; those are the green peppers that are so common at the supermarket. …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Carrots
Growing carrots or cooking with carrots means having the right tools to do the job in both the garden and the kitchen. …
Harvesting your Lettuce
The most satisfying part of growing lettuce—aside from eating it—is harvesting it. When it comes to bringing in the lettuce harvest, it can be as quick as you like, depending …
Growing Chives in Containers
Chives are easy to grow in containers, indoors or out. If you’re tight on space, you can grow them in a little container on your windowsill, or in a larger …
