Raspberries

Raspberries

 Get The Most Out of Your Raspberries from Backyard Eats Harvesting Raspberries When It’s Ready Observe the fruit’s color and texture: Ripe raspberries will have vibrant colors and a slightly soft texture. Gently tug the fruit: If it easily comes off the...
Baby Greens

Baby Greens

 Get The Most Out of Your Baby Greens from Backyard Eats Harvesting Baby Greens How To Harvest when the leaves are at least 3″ tall. Cut leaves about 2″ above the soil. Use a sharp, serrated knife or pair of scissors. Leave some portions of leaves to...
Fennel

Fennel

 Get The Most Out of Your Fennel from Backyard Eats Harvesting Fennel When It’s Ready When the bulb reaches 2-3″ diameter You may also harvest individual fennel leaves (“fronds”) as needed for a garnish Harvest no more than 1/3 of the fronds...
Edamame

Edamame

 Get The Most Out of Your Edamame from Backyard Eats Harvesting Edamame When It’s Ready Soybeans are ready to harvest when the pods become larger, plump with beans and bright green. Unlike pole beans, you want the pods to be filled out July – first frost...
Broccoli

Broccoli

 Get The Most Out of Your Mini Broccoli from Backyard Eats Harvesting Mini Broccoli When It’s Ready Harvest mini broccoli when the heads are compact, and the main head measures about 3-4 inches in diameter. The side shoots should also be of a decent size,...