Things to harvest in the PICA garden as of
- Beans (green, yellow purple) in Beds 6b and 8b
- Collard Greens in Bed 9a. Note on harvesting *Thin out plants to approx 6 inches spacing in between plants and leave the rest to continue growing to full maturity. When harvesting young plants at this stage, pull entire plant from the ground cut off roots and use the whole thing in a stir-fry or salad. Later when plants are mature leaves are harvest from the stalk from the outside/lower section of the plant towards the inside leaving at least 1/3 of leaves so plant maintains productivity throughout the season.
- Tomatillos in Bed 2b Note on harvesting *Harvest when fruits are firm inside the skins
- Tomatoes 5a and 6a
- Leeks in bed 5b Note on harvesting *Pull plant from ground, cut roots, and use lower portion of plant up to the greener leafier portion. Use in stir-fry’s, soups, or salads.
- Fennel in bed 5b Note on harvesting *Roast root or use upper growth as seasoning in anything.
- Eggplant in bed 5b Note on harvesting *Fruits are mature at approx. 6-12 inches in length.
- Kale in bed 7a Note on harvesting *Harvest in same manner describe for mature collard greens. Harvest leaves from lower portions/outside of plant, leaving newer younger growth in center to mature (leave approx 1/3 of leaves to maintain productivity)
- Pumpkins in bed 7a, 12b, and hanging/sitting around arbor located at front corner of garden.
- Raspberries along perimeter
- Persimmons towards back right perimeter of garden
- Figs at both back ends of the garden
*Remember to harvest with care. Be good to the garden and it will be good to you.
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