is my corn ready to pick?
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When corn is ready to harvest, the cornsilk turns from a light blond color to a dark brown. When the cornsilk is dark brown all the way down to the husk, you can assume that the corn is ready to eat. To double-check the ripeness of the corn, pull back the husk a little bit and take a peek at the kernels.
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“Roma” tomatoes are typically ready to harvest between 100 and 120 days after seeds are planted or 75 days after seedlings are transplanted. Because tomatoes are a warm-weather crop with a growing season limited by frost and cold, careful planning is needed to ensure a continuous crop of “Roma” fruit throughout summer.
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Shuck the cobs, blanch them, remove the corn kernels and freeze only the kernels. Cook corn, allow it to cool, remove the husks and freeze the cooked cobs or the kernels that have been cut off the cob. Freeze uncooked corn on the cob in the husk.
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Don't shuck corn until right before you plan to use it, so that it doesn't dry out. Strip away the green husk and discard it (unless you plan to grill or roast the corn). Remove the silk.
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You can harvest potatoes as soon as they reach the size you desire. Generally, “new” potatoes are ready approximately 60-90 days from planting, depending upon the weather and the potato variety. One sign that young potatoes are ready is the formation of flowers on the plants.
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Pumpkins are ready to pick when the vine starts to shrivel and die down, and the tendrils closest to the fruit turn brown. * Cut with a fair bit of vine - say 10cm - attached to the stem. If you cut them too close to the top of the fruit, rot can set in.
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When to harvest: Basil is ready for harvest 50 to 60 days after planting. Pinch out leaves as you need them; regular harvest will keep plants growing strong and prevent flowering When a branch has 6 to 8 leaves, harvest all but the first set of leaves.
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If the husks have already been removed from the raw corn on the cob, wrap the corn in plastic or foil before refrigerating it. Do not wash corn in the husk before storing.
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Both bush and pole varieties are available, but either type will be ready to harvest in about 60-70 days for snap beans. If you are harvesting black eyed peas for dried beans, wait until they have been growing for 80-100 days.
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Anaheim peppers are ready to pick when they have reached their full size of approximately 7 inches. Use a knife or shears to clip or cut peppers from the plant rather than pull them off. Pulling them off can damage the plant. You should also leave the stem in place on the fruit as this will keep it fresh for longer.
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Normally, corn requires approximately 100 to 120 GDUs to emerge, which under favorable conditions can be 4 to 5 days after planting. 1 If cool or dry conditions exist, emergence may be delayed several weeks.
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Shuck the cobs, blanch them, remove the corn kernels and freeze only the kernels. Cook corn, allow it to cool, remove the husks and freeze the cooked cobs or the kernels that have been cut off the cob. Freeze uncooked corn on the cob in the husk. This is the EASIEST method by far.
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Strawberry picking can be time consuming, depending on how quickly you can pick strawberries and how many you are planning on harvesting. On average it takes between ten and fifteen minutes to find and pick a quart of ripe, ready-to-eat strawberries. This means it can take up to an hour to pick a gallon.
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The main picking season is between August and September. Gather mulberries by shaking branches over a sheet spread on the ground, but wear gloves to avoid the fruit staining your hands.
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Spring Radishes - The fast-maturing, round radishes are ready for harvest in 3 to 4 weeks. You'll usually see the top portion of the radish poking up through the soil. When it appears to be almost an inch across, it is ready to pick. Radishes can be harvested by pulling or by gently loosening the surrounding soil.
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It will take about three years before you can sample the fruits of your labor and mulberry harvesting can commence. Mulberry harvesting season begins in mid-June through August. You will be looking for fruit that is large, black and sweet, so yes, a taste test is in order.
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Brownies are done when the toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs still clinging. It's okay for the pick to look moist, but if you see wet batter, keep baking.