You know when to pick your watermelon by looking for a few clear signs that signal it’s at peak ripeness.   Knowing when to pick your watermelon isn’t about luck, it’s about paying attention to the melon’s color, sound, and even its little details like the tendril and the ground … Read more

You know when to pick your sweet corn by checking for a few simple signs that tell you the ears are at their peak.   Getting the timing right for when to pick your sweet corn is the difference between a juicy, sugary bite and a starchy, disappointing chew.   … Read more

You know when to pick your strawberries by watching for full red color, a sweet aroma, and a fruit that slips off the vine with almost no effort.   If you’ve been wondering how do you know when to pick your strawberries, the answer is simpler than you might think … Read more

You know when to pick your radishes by checking a few simple signs, and the timing really comes down to how quickly they mature. Radishes are one of the fastest crops you can grow, and they’re usually ready to harvest just three to four weeks after planting. Knowing when to … Read more

You know when to pick your spaghetti squash by checking for a deep, uniform color, a hard exterior, and a dried-out stem.   These are the classic signs that your spaghetti squash is mature and ready for harvest.   If you pick spaghetti squash too early, it won’t have that … Read more

You know when to pick your pumpkins by watching for a few key signs, but the short answer is to pick them when they have reached full color and have a hard rind.   That’s the moment your pumpkins have stopped growing and are ready to come off the vine. … Read more

You know it’s time to pick your potatoes when the plants start to flower, the foliage begins to yellow and die back, and the skins feel firm and set on the tubers.   That’s the short, sweet answer for when to pick your potatoes, but the full story takes a … Read more

You know when to pick your pineapple by checking for a few key signs that signal it’s reached peak ripeness.   Knowing how to tell when to pick a pineapple is the difference between a sweet, juicy treat and a disappointing, tart chunk of fruit.   If you’ve ever stood … Read more

You know when to pick your onions by watching for a few clear signs that signal they’ve reached full maturity.   The most reliable clue is when the green tops flop over and start to dry out at the neck.   That’s your onion telling you it’s done storing energy … Read more

You know when to pick your jalapenos by watching for a few key visual and physical clues that signal they’ve reached their perfect harvest stage.   Knowing when to pick your jalapenos is one of the most common questions I get from home gardeners, and honestly, it’s easier than you … Read more