HARVEST
TIPS
Khanh says the first
step to harvest
success is to know
what you’re growing.
A fruit that is
supposed to look
pink at maturity,
for instance, w
ill
overripen if you wait
for it to turn deep
red. She plucks her
ripe tomatoes in
mid-morning, when
dew
has dried and
before it’s too hot.
A peak tomato w
ill
w
ill feel somewhat
soft when pressed—
but squeeze gently;
heirlooms are
thin-skinned.
Plan to eat these
old-fashioned gems
within a few
days.
Store in a cool place,
but not in the
refrigerator.®
For buying information
seepage 253
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