How To Become a Master Gardener
Patty pan or Pattypan squash is a very popular and tasty summer squash. Patty pan squash is also known as scallop squash or sunburst squash. Gardeners should pick Patty pan when they are still young and tender for the best flavor and texture. This variety of summer squash grows very well in USDA zones 2
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 because of the time they can be stored. With days to maturity between 85 to 90 days after planting, time may vary depending on weather conditions. So, how to know when acorn squashes are ready to harvest? This article summarizes
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
Red Kuri squash is very showy, rounded, and weighs an average of 3.5 lbs. (1.5 kg). Its skin is a deep orange color and its interior is yellow and fleshy. Red Kuri squash is a very productive variety. If harvested correctly, the red Kuri squash can be stored for a long time. Learn all about
Blue Hubbard squash is a winter squash, very popular in New England. This squash can be stored for a long time and because they are very large squash, they provide plenty of food. Learn how and when to harvest Blue Hubbard squash. Blue Hubbard squash takes 100 to 120 days to mature, but there are
Determining the ripeness of the spaghetti squash is very important. A ripe spaghetti squash can be stored longer and will have the best flavor. With days to maturity about 75-100 days after sowing, depending on the spaghetti squash variety, counting the days is an option to determine when to pick spaghetti squash. However, counting the
Granny Smith apples are one of my favorite apples, these apples are the most popular green apples in the world. It is very important to know when to harvest Granny Smith apples because once harvested, apples do not continue to ripen off the tree like other fruits. That’s why, in this article, I will explain
Elderberries are native to North America and are deciduous shrubs. Elderberries can be used to make candies, syrups, jams, cakes, and even wine. Do you know when to harvest elderberries? It is very important to know when to harvest elderberries, especially for making wine from elderberries. In the Northern Hemisphere, elderberries are usually harvested between
