Harvest Timing
When your crops are actually ready — readiness signs first, estimated date windows second, storage after.
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When to harvest
How to Harvest Rosemary
Snip rosemary sprigs the right way for year-round evergreen harvest
When Are Tomatoes Ready to Pick?
Judge tomato ripeness, days to maturity, and the first-harvest window for a location
When to Harvest Basil
Decide when to pick basil leaves and how to pinch for continued growth
When to Harvest Beets
Pull beets at the right root size for tender roots and edible greens
When to Harvest Broccoli
Cut the central head at the right stage and keep side shoots coming
When to Harvest Cabbage
Decide when a cabbage head is firm enough to cut and how to prevent splitting
When to Harvest Carrots
Decide when carrots have reached usable size and how to pull them
When to Harvest Cauliflower
Blanch and cut cauliflower while the curd is still compact
When to Harvest Cucumbers
Decide the right size and time to pick cucumbers
When to Harvest Garlic
Decide when fall-planted garlic is ready to lift, and how to cure and store it
When to Harvest Green Beans
Pick beans young and often to keep plants producing
When to Harvest Kale
Pick kale leaves at any stage — and know why frost makes them sweeter
When to Harvest Lettuce
Decide when and how to harvest lettuce, including cut-and-come-again
When to Harvest Peas
Decide when garden, snow, and snap peas are ready to pick
When to Harvest Peppers
Decide when peppers are ready to pick — green or fully colored
When to Harvest Potatoes
Decide when new potatoes and storage potatoes are ready to dig
When to Harvest Radishes
Pull spring radishes promptly before they crack or turn pithy
When to Harvest Spinach
Decide when to pick spinach leaves and when it has bolted
When to Harvest Strawberries
Decide when strawberries are fully ripe and how to pick them
When to Harvest Sweet Corn
Catch corn at the milky stage before sugars turn to starch
When to Pick Zucchini
Judge the right size to pick zucchini and how often to check plants
When to Harvest Asparagus
Find when it's safe to harvest asparagus — most gardeners pick too early
When to Harvest Blueberries
Find the readiness sign for blueberries and what to expect the first few years
When to Harvest Pumpkins
Find the readiness sign and estimated harvest window for pumpkins, timed for Halloween
When to Harvest Raspberries
Find the readiness sign for raspberries and how often to check
When to Harvest Rhubarb
Find when it's safe to harvest rhubarb — most gardeners pick too early
When to Harvest Sweet Potatoes
Find when to dig sweet potatoes and how to cure them for storage
When to Harvest Chives
Find when chives are ready to snip and how to keep the plant productive
When to Harvest Cilantro
Find when cilantro leaves are ready and how to pick before it bolts
When to Harvest Currants
Find the readiness sign for currants and gooseberries, and why to pick early for jam
When to Harvest Leeks
Find when leeks reach a usable size — there's no single ripe day
When to Harvest Summer Squash
Find the readiness sign and estimated harvest window for summer squash
When to Harvest Winter Squash
Find the readiness sign and curing steps for winter squash