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Transplant outside after the last frost, spacing 4-6 inches apart in all directions. Allow tops to fall over naturally, then pull bulbs and let dry for two weeks. Ideal for cooked dishes or great raw! Long-day type.

Harvest fruits early and often — the more you pick the more they will produce. Most varieties can be eaten when green or under-ripe, however, the flavor improves as plants mature.

Winter varieties should be harvested when the rind is tough and dark in color. Discard any fruit that is bruised or rotten. Harvest summer varieties when small and tender for best quality, usually 6 to 8 inches long.

Plant 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, allowing one foot between plants and two feet between rows. Larger leaves can be cooked like spinach. Pick outer leaves as they develop or harvest the entire plant.

Space 3-4 feet apart in traditional garden rows. Discard any fruit that is bruised or rotten. Winter varieties should be harvested when the rind is tough and dark in color. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Plants do best in full sun and require ample amounts...

Planting and Harvesting Tips: Plants require partial shade in warm climates, rich, well-drained soil and regular water. Try broadcasting over a wide row and gently rake or tamp to a depth of 1/8 inch deep — barely cover! To harvest, pinch or cut leaves...

Watering prior to harvest makes pulling easier. When tops are 1 to 2 inches tall thin plants to 2 inches apart. Sow thickly in rows 1 foot apart or broadcast in 1 to 1-1/2 inch wide raised beds.

Planting and Harvesting Tips: Similar to tomatoes, start indoors and transplant to the garden after the last frost. Mulch well to conserve moisture and keep down weeds. The Purple Tomatillo ( Physalis ixocarpa ) is about 1-1/2 to 2 in.

Planting and Harvesting Tips: Start indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost of spring. Plants prefer full sun and moist soil with plenty of organic matter. Wear gloves and long sleeves for protection from spines.

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or, depending on your climate zone, sow directly in the garden after the soil has warmed. Harvest fruits early and often — the more you pick the more they will produce.

The edible portion of the plant is the flower which is harvested before it actually blooms. After harvesting the main flower head, side shoots will develop with smaller heads. Space 15-18 inches apart, allowing at least 2 feet between rows.

Plants are extremely hardy and can be grown among the earliest of cool-season crops. Cut the stalk at the base of the head and compost the outer leaves. Wash carefully and refrigerate for up to two weeks, if necessary.

Planting and Harvesting Tips: Start indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost of spring. Plants prefer full sun and moist soil with plenty of organic matter. Wear gloves and long sleeves for protection from spines.

Perfect for soups, salads and stews! (100-120 days) Each packet contains approximately 400 seeds. A close cousin to onions, garlic and shallots, Autumn Giant Leeks ( Allium ampeloprasum ) are extremely cold weather hardy and can be harvested late into...

Planting and Harvesting Tips: Start indoors and transplant to the garden after the last frost date. Store in a cool, dark spot — or paper bag — and green fruits will turn red within a week or two.

Provide support and mulch well to conserve moisture and reduce weeds. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Start indoors and transplant to the garden after the last frost date. Each packet contains approximately 15 seeds.

Supply plenty of moisture and keep plants mulched to prevent soil from drying out between waterings. Plants are heavy feeders and thrive in rich soil full of organic matter. Wait for warm days and soil temperatures above 60˚F before planting outside.

Plants are heavy feeders and thrive in rich soil full of organic matter. Fruits can be difficult to spot among the vines and foliage. Pick fruits when they are about 4-8 inches long.

When tops are 1 to 2 inches tall thin plants to 2 inches apart. These fruits produce a gas that will cause them to become bitter. Extend storage life by cutting off all but 1 inch of the leaves and stem.

Here are our best tips on How to Grow Tomatillos , too! Each packet contains approximately 30 seeds. Mulch well to conserve moisture and keep down weeds. Kept in their husks in a brown paper bag, fruits will last a month or more — often until Thanksgiving...

Sow directly into the ground, 1/4 inch deep in early spring or late fall. Plants will quickly bolt (flower) in hot weather. To harvest, pinch or cut young leaves just above the soil surface and allow to grow back.

Thin as plants develop and apply 4-8 inches of mulch to maintain moisture and limit weeds. Select a site with plenty of sun and dig down at least 10 inches to promote good root development.

Choose a sunny location and provide plants plenty of room by spacing two feet apart in rows separated by five feet. Fruit that is fully ripened on the vine has a much fuller flavor than fruits that are picked early and then allowed to ripen.

Peppers grow best when temperatures are warm and need substantial heat to set fruit. Most varieties can be eaten when green or under-ripe, however, the flavor improves as plants mature.

When tops are 1 to 2 inches tall thin plants to 2 inches apart. These fruits produce a gas that will cause them to become bitter. Extend storage life by cutting off all but 1 inch of the leaves and stem.

Harvest when stems are 1/2-in to 1-in. Seedlings planted one year should be ready to harvest the following year. Mulch the first winter for protection. A spring standby for pies, preserves and sauces! Victorian Rhubarb is very popular in northern climates...

In short-season climates, start indoors one week before the last frost date. Sow in place two weeks after the last frost and space 2-4 feet apart in rows 5-10 feet apart. Make sure that the area is protected from strong winds and cool temperatures.