How To Become a Master Gardener
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 …
Pumpkins are composed of 80 to 90% water, that is why the pumpkin needs to be watered correctly for the fruit to develop properly. In this article, we will explain how often to water pumpkins, and we will give you many more tips to get the best pumpkins. As we said, pumpkins need water to …
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. In this article, we will explain how and when to harvest spaghetti squash correctly. Spaghetti squash is a winter squash and when cooked its flesh resembles spaghetti. This squash has a …
