Knowing when to harvest is key to enjoying the best flavors from your garden. Pick leafy greens like lettuce and spinach when they’re 4-6 inches long, and root vegetables like carrots when they’re about 1 inch in diameter. Harvesting at the right time ensures maximum freshness and taste.
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Try the Red Racer Certified Organic tomato! This compact bush variety produces early-maturing, cocktail-sized fruits with a delicious sweet/acidic balance. Perfect for salads and pizzas, these tomatoes are not only tasty but also resistant to Tomato Mosaic Virus, Fusarium, and Verticillium Wilt.
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Kitchen gardening blog, reflects the author’s passion for gardening, emphasizing the joy and tranquility it brings. It documents personal experiences and shares insights on sustainable practices like organic gardening, seed saving, and weeding. The blog’s aim is to inspire others to embrace gardening, and promoting biodiversity.
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Understanding your garden’s climate is key to successful gardening. In Zone 8 of the Pacific Northwest Coast, mild winters and cool summers create ideal conditions for a variety of crops. Learn how to make the most of your growing season with our tips on planting, harvesting, and maintaining a thriving garden.
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Meet the Early Girl tomato! This early-maturing variety produces medium-sized, delicious red tomatoes perfect for coastal growers. With resistance to Fusarium wilt and the ability to beat Late Blight, these indeterminate vines yield bountiful harvests all summer long. Start growing your own tasty tomatoes today!
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Introducing the Black Krim Organic tomato! This heirloom variety is known for its juicy, complex sweet and smoky flavor with a hint of saltiness. The large fruits, ranging from dark purple to mahogany, mature in 80 days and are perfect for gourmet dishes.
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