G76-271 When to Harvest Fruits and Vegetables (Revised July 1982)

Authors

Don Steinegger, University of Nebraska--LincolnFollow
Luann Finke, University of Nebraska--Lincoln

Date of this Version

1976

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 1976, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

To obtain a quality food product from your garden for fresh use or storage, you must harvest fruits and vegetables at their proper stage of development. Improper harvesting influences quality as well as continued productivity of the plant. This is a guide to harvesting some of the common fruits and vegetables grown in Nebraska.