PICKING PERFECT DELICATA SQUASH

Picking Perfect Delicata Squash

Ready to pick your delicious delicata squash? It's a sweet treat when it's perfectly matured. Look for squashes with deep, richcolors. They should feel firm to the touch and have skin that's free of cracks. Avoid pumpkins that are mushy or have blemishes. Don't forget: A fully grown delicata squash will have a thick, brown stem. When your deli

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Determining When Your Thai Chilis Stand Ready for Harvest

When your Thai chili plants begin to produce those fiery little pods, you'll naturally want to know when they're ready for harvest. The key is to look at the color and size of the chilis. Typically, Thai chilis will turn from green to a vibrant red or yellow as they ripen. As they reach their full size and achieve that deep red/orange/purple hue, y

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