Although avocado trees take many years before they are mature enough to produce fruit, rest assured that harvesting avocados is worth the wait. In this
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When to Pick Habanero Peppers
Gardeners with a taste for extra spicy food enjoy adding habanero peppers to their garden every summer. These hot peppers are one of the world’s
When to Harvest Chili Peppers
Growing your own chili plants at home is becoming an increasingly popular hobby. Unfortunately, all pepper varieties are not the same, and knowing when to
When to Harvest Jalapenos
Grocery store jalapeno peppers are often deep green, but growing your own offers you more variety. These pepper plants produce both dark green and red
When to Harvest Peppers
One of the most common plants to include in a backyard garden is pepper plants. Pepper varieties are simple to grow and have an easy-to-follow
When to Pick Banana Peppers
As far as popular vegetables go, pepper varieties are among the most common plants included in gardens worldwide. A banana pepper plant is an excellent
How to Grow Green Tomatoes
If you’ve ever had fried green tomatoes, then you already know that these tangy fruits are perfect for frying without turning to mush, and they
When to Pick Cherry Tomatoes
Many people love the idea of growing tomatoes in their gardens but have no idea where to start or how to care for them. Eating
When to Pick a Pineapple
Vegetables and flowers are the first things that come to mind when thinking about gardening. However, pineapples are often overlooked and easier to grow than
How to Keep Peaches Fresh
Fresh peaches are a delicious juicy fruit that tastes great on their own or alongside other fruits. To get your peach slices’ maximum shelf life,
How to Tell if Peaches are Ripe
Do you take your time selecting the perfect peach while at the grocery store or farmers market only to discover that it is nowhere near
How to Store Bananas
Bananas make the perfect portable snack and are bursting with health benefits, too, contributing to healthy heart function, blood pressure levels, digestion, and more. However,
When are Apples Ripe
Although apples may be one of the longest-lasting fruits that we regularly bring home, they do reach a point where they are either unripe and