Vegetables

Vegetable gardening is one of the most satisfying things on the planet. Learn how to maximize your veggie garden this year and for the future!

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Vegetables

9 Tips for Growing and Harvesting the Tastiest Turnip Greens

Are you looking for cool-weather greens that you can grow in fall, besides the usual spinach, lettuce, and kale? Enter turnip greens, the above-ground foliage portion of turnip plants. In addition to the root, you can enjoy these nutritious, peppery leaves. The process is a bit different, but gardening enthusiast Emily Estep has 9 tips for growing and harvesting the best turnip greens to get you started.

A gardener's hand holds a bunch of freshly harvested turnips, showcasing their round, white roots with a purple blush and vibrant green, leafy tops.

Vegetables

How and When to Harvest Turnips in the Garden

Turnips aren’t stodgy old root vegetables. The historic roots now come in new varieties that are versatile in cuisine with a sweet, crisp flavor, and tailored to raw eating or cooked dishes. Explore the ideal time to harvest the globes and their leafy tops for the best flavor with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

A woman in blue gloves holds a large wicker basket filled with freshly harvested onions in a sunlit garden.

Vegetables

When and How to Harvest Homegrown Onions

Homegrown onions are a tasty treat. They’re special because you grew them yourself! Don’t let all that hard work go to waste. When you harvest your onions on time, they last a long time. Learn how to take care of your bulbing crop this year alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

A wicker basket filled with golden onion bulbs, their smooth, shiny skins reflecting light as they cure onions for future use.

Vegetables

How to Cure and Store Onions in 9 Easy Steps

Your onions are ready to harvest and you’ve had a good crop. Assuming you don’t want to eat them all at once, do you know how to prepare them for long-term storage? Learn some useful tips for curing and storing your onions so they’ll last until when you need them!

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Vegetables

3 Signs It’s Time to Harvest Your Onions

Every great comfort meal begins with sautéed onions, so knowing how to grow and care for them is essential. But what about knowing when to harvest them? Organic farmer Jenna Rich shares three crucial signs to know it’s time to harvest your onions.

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Vegetables

When and How to Harvest Leeks

Are you growing leeks this year? Since they’re a little bit different from onions, knowing exactly when and how to harvest can be difficult, especially for new gardeners. Thankfully, the process is simple. Plant biologist Emily Estep will tell you all about when and how to harvest leeks.

Close-up of a hand in a pink glove harvesting cauliflower in a sunny garden.

Vegetables

How and When to Harvest Cauliflower in the Fall Garden

Autumn weather causes green cauliflower stems to start forming their white sprouts—you’ll see your plants turn from leafy seedlings to bulging heads! Fall is perfect for growing cauliflower since the cool temperatures promote healthy head formation with little riciness or bolting. Join backyard grower Jerad Bryant and learn how to harvest your ready crop!

Close-up of a gardener's hand harvesting broccoli, revealing dark blue-green leaves with prominent veins fanning out around a dense, central cluster of tightly packed green buds.

Vegetables

How and When to Harvest Broccoli for the Tastiest Crop

Broccoli is a tasty, tender crop with lots of nutrients. It’s perfect for backyard gardens! You may wonder when it ripens, and when you should harvest its heads. Wonder no more, since we’ll discover when and how to harvest your growing veggies. Learn to cut your broccoli heads in this guide alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

A tall, sturdy stem supports clusters of vibrant green Brussels sprouts nestled between broad, glossy leaves, ready for harvest.

Vegetables

How and When to Harvest Brussels Sprouts: 11 Pro Tips

Not sure about exactly when to harvest Brussels sprouts? How do you get the most out of each plant, and how do you do so without causing damage? This long-season veggie is a bit different from its other brassica cousins. Plant biologist Emily Estep will walk you through a series of tips to make sure you’re on the right track.

A vegetable garden in Zone 8 featuring beds with vibrant Swiss chard, tall onion greens, varied lettuce, feathery fennel, mounded potato plants, and lush pepper plants, among other crops.

Vegetables

How to Start a Vegetable Garden in Zone 8

Ready to start your Zone 8 garden? There’s lots to consider where temperatures and humidity levels are high, but have no fear! Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she shares her best tips and tricks for starting a vegetable garden in growing Zone 8.