Let the Harvest Begin!

For many of us, our vegetable gardens are now starting to really produce.  Green beans, sweet corn, zucchini, and carrots are just a few of the edible crops often ready in July.  

Regular harvest at the right stage of maturity is important.  Below are tips for harvesting some of the crops that may be ready in your garden.

Green BeansBeetsCarrotsSweet CornCucumberOkraSummer SquashCherry TomatoesLeafy GreensNew potatoesRaspberries

Find information on harvesting any of the vegetables in your garden using these resources.

Vegetable Growing Guides

Vegetable Harvest Guide

Planting and Harvesting Times for Garden Vegetables (PDF)

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