harvest toolkit
Welcome to our harvest toolkit directory page
Every plant and seed provided by Backyard Eats comes with a scannable metal plant label. These labels point to detailed instructions on harvesting and storing each type of vegetable. Plus, with recipes and storage tips included, you can make the most of your harvest all year round! If you’d like to add your favorite recipes to the Harvest Toolkit, email Donna at donna@backyard-eats.com
Welcome to our Harvest Toolkit Directory! Please scroll down to learn when and how to harvest, store, and cook with your backyard harvest. Simply click on a plant name to visit the correct page.
Cool Season Plants for Spring Harvest
Asian Greens
Asian Greens includes Baby Leaf Red Mustard, Baby Leaf Tatsoi, Bok Choy,
Baby Greens
Baby Greens include Baby Arugula, Baby Kale Mix, Baby Lettuce Mix, Baby Spinach Mix, Brassica Greens Mix, Spicy Greens Mix
Broccoli
Broccoli includes Broccoli Raab
Chicory
Chicory includes Endive, Escarole, and Frisée
Head Lettuce
Head Lettuce includes Green Butterhead Lettuce, Green Summer Crisp Lettuce, Red Butterhead Lettuce, Red Summer Crisp Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce
Kale
Kale includes Curly Kale, Lacinato Kale
Radishes
Radishes includes Multicolor “Easter Egg” Radish, Red Radish
Warm Season Plants for Summer Harvest
Bite-Sized Tomatoes
Bite-Sized Tomatoes includes Cherry Tomato ‘Sakura’, Cherry Tomato Sun Gold, Cherry Tomato ‘Sweet 100’
Cucumber
Cucumber includes Long Asian Cucumber, Slicing Cucumber
Eggplant
Eggplant includes Asian Eggplant, Italian Eggplant, Mini Eggplant “Fairy Tale”, Mini Eggplant ‘Little Prince’
Heirloom and Beefsteak Tomatoes
Heirloom and Beefsteak Tomatoes includes Beefsteak Tomato ‘Big Beef’, Black Beefsteak Tomato ‘Carbon’, Early Tomato ‘New Girl’, Large Heirloom Tomato ‘Brandywine’, Multicolor Tomato ‘Pineapple Express’
Hot Peppers
Hot Peppers includes Jalapeño Pepper, Shishito Pepper, Sweet Banana Pepper
Plum and Roma Tomatoes
Plum and Roma Tomatoes includes Grape Tomato ‘Red Pearl’, Paste Tomato ‘Plum Regal’, Roma Tomato ‘San Marzano’
Sweet Peppers
Sweet Peppers includes Red Bell Pepper, Snack Pepper ‘Lunchbox Red’, Red Mini Snack Pepper
Summer Squash includes ‘Patty Pan’ Summer Squash, Zucchini
Winter Squash
Winter Squash includes Acorn Squash, Pie Pumpkin, Butternut Squash, Delicata Squash
Perennial Fruits and Berries
Cane Fruit includes blackberries and raspberries.
Pomme fruit includes apples and pears.
Sugar Snap Peas
