How To Become a Master Gardener
Long Island cheese pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) looks like an artisan cheese wheel and therefore has this particular name. This variety of pumpkins grows to weigh between 6 and 10 pounds (2.8 to 4.5 kg). Learn how and when to harvest long island cheese pumpkin for a great harvest. Long Island cheese pumpkin is also known …
The white eggplant also known as Casper eggplant is named for its ghostly white color. The Casper eggplant has a unique flavor and its fruits are 5” to 7” (13 to 18 cm) long. Learn how and when to harvest Casper eggplant correctly to enjoy this eggplant in your meals. The Casper eggplant has its …
The Japanese eggplant is long and thin, its shape is different from the traditional eggplant. If you are growing Japanese eggplant for the first time, you may have concerns about how and when to harvest Japanese eggplant. The most common varieties of Japanese eggplant are Orient Express and Millionaire. As mentioned earlier, Japanese eggplants are …
Kabocha squash is a winter squash that was developed in Japan and is widespread throughout the world. The fruits of the Kabocha squash weigh between 2 and 3 pounds (900 grams and 1400 grams). In this article, you will learn how and when to harvest Kabocha squash. The fruits of Kabocha squash are not as …
Delicata squash has a buttery flavor that makes it exquisite for many dishes. This variety of squash grows well in USDA zones 2 to 11. Delicata squash is not a difficult squash variety to grow, but the fruits should be observed well to know the correct harvest time. Learn all about when to harvest delicata …
Patty pan or Pattypan squash is very popular and tasty summer squash. This variety of summer squash grows very well in USDA zones 2 to 11. Pattypan squashes are typically 2” to 4” (5 to 10 cm) in diameter and weigh no more than 1 pound (450 grams). Learn all about when to harvest Pattypan …
Early white scallop squash produces very tasty and tender fruits. It is best to harvest the fruits of this squash when they are between 4″ and 6″ (10 and 15 cm) in diameter. Early white scallop squash is low in calories and rich in vitamin A. Learn all about when to harvest early white scallop …
Acorn squash is a type of squash that belongs to the group of winter squashes, so called because of the time they can be stored. This type of squash is very tasty and rich in nutrients. Acorn squash can weigh between 1 and 2 pounds (450 to 900 grams). Learn when is acorn squash ready …
Recently some readers wrote to me asking for information about harvest moon squash and that is why in this article I will explain how to grow, care for and harvest the harvest moon squash. Harvest moon squash is a winter squash that can be stored for a long time if cured properly. This squash has …
Quinault strawberries are large, firm, dark red, and excellent for fresh consumption, canning, and desserts. Quinault strawberry is very resistant to diseases and cold areas. A great advantage of this strawberry variety is that you can harvest Quinault strawberries twice a year. With the Quinault strawberry, you can obtain an abundant production of strawberries twice …
