How To Become a Master Gardener
Arugula is a fast-growing leafy green; you can harvest it multiple times throughout its growing season, which may be all year around. Throughout this article, I will explain in detail how to harvest arugula without killing the plant so you can get more fresh arugula leaves in the harvest season. In addition, I will also …
Poblano peppers fall into the lower range of spiciness on the Scoville scale, with a heat level between 1,000 and 2,000 Scoville heat units (SHU). However, despite their mild taste, do not underestimate their popularity. It is originally from the state of Puebla, Mexico. The people of Puebla are known as Poblanos, like these famous …
Ghost peppers are the hottest peppers in the world. Ghost peppers are twice as hot as the previous “champion”, the Red Savina peppers. This variant reaches Scoville Heat Units of 800,000 to 1001300. One drop of this pepper extract needs a million drops of water, so the spiciness does not go unnoticed. Continue reading to …
The Black Krim tomato is a very tasty tomato that is appreciated all over the world. This tomato is a beefsteak tomato, ideal for sandwiches or salads, due to its pleasant aroma and flavor. Do you want to know the right time to harvest Black Krim tomatoes? Continue reading to find out how and when …
I made this article for all those who have questions about the harvesting of San Marzano tomatoes. These are my favorite tomatoes to make authentic Italian sauces that I inherited from my ancestors. Continue reading to learn all about harvesting San Marzano tomatoes. San Marzano Harvest San Marzano tomatoes are ready to harvest 75 to …
Anaheim peppers originated in New Mexico and from there found their way to Anaheim, California, where they are widely grown. Anaheim peppers typically have a Scoville hotness index ranging from 500 to 2,500 units on the Scoville scale. Peppers can be more than 6” (15 cm) long and during the season discolor from green to …
Pineapple tomatoes are less acidic than other tomato varieties and have a sweeter flavor. These tomatoes can weigh between 1 and 2 pounds (450 to 900 grams), which makes them excellent for making sandwiches. Continue reading to learn how to grow pineapple tomatoes step by step. Growing pineapple tomatoes is very similar to other varieties …
Cauliflower harvesting is done when the cauliflower is large enough, firm, and compact, but when to harvest cauliflower? This is a common question, especially for those who are growing cauliflower for the first time. In this article, I will explain everything you need to know when is cauliflower ready to harvest. Cauliflower cultivars generally have …
Crookneck squash is a type of summer squash that is easy to grow and harvest. Crookneck squashes are usually yellow. The fruits of this variety of squash grow very fast during spring and summer. Crookneck squash can take around 45 to 60 days to maturity from planting. However, counting the days to maturity is not the best way …
Casperita pumpkins are winter squashes and are considered small squashes as they weigh no more than 1 lb. (450 g). These pumpkins are often used for Halloween decorations, but they are also edible pumpkins with a pleasant flavor. Continue reading to learn how and when to harvest Casperita pumpkins correctly. The flavor of Casperita pumpkin …
