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Most crops can be harvested several times if only the part that is ready is harvested. The quality of vegetables does not improve after harvest so it is important to gather crops at proper maturity. At this point vegetables are at their peak for flavor and nutrition. This is not always when a vegetable is at its largest stage.

The ripe time varies with certain vegetables. Tomatoes may be left on the vine until fully ripened or taken off when partially ripened and placed on a windowsill to mature. Other crops such as winter squash and watermelon are not ready until after they are fully developed.

                              Handle Plants with Care

Avoid bruising or damaging vegetables as this causes decay. Stepping on vines or breaking stems creates openings through which diseases can enter the plant. If ripe vegetables are not easily removed from the plant, cut them off with a knife.

Tramping through wet foliage helps to spread plant diseases. Harvest vegetables when they are dry.

Check the garden frequently for ripe produce during harvest time. Vegetables continue to grow and before long they are overgrown.

                                       Harvest Time

Beans, snap
Harvest when pods are almost full size but before the seeds inside begin to bulge. Tips should be pliable. Beans should be crisp and snap easily. Harvest often.

Beans, lima
Pick when pods and seeds reach full size and before pods turn yellow. End of pod should feel spongy. Pods and seeds should be fresh, juicy. Open a few pods to check. Use only seeds. Pods are tough and fibrous.

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by Richard Jauron, Department of Horticulture

Turfgrass management in late summer and early fall is extremely important. Proper practices can help maintain a vigorous lawn or revive a declining lawn. These practices include mowing, fertilization, dethatching, aeration, weed control, and seeding.

Mowing. Mowing produces a neat, well groomed appearance. However, improper mowing causes many lawn problems. The cool season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass, perform best in the cool weather of spring and fall. Bluegrass lawns are typically mowed at a height of 3 inches during the hot, stressful summer months. Lower the mower blade as temperatures cool in late summer. Mow bluegrass at 2 to 2 1/2 inches during fall. Mow often enough so that no more than 1/3 of the total leaf surface is removed. Continue mowing the lawn until it stops growing and becomes dormant in late fall (early to mid-November).

Mow newly seeded bluegrass lawns at a height of 2 to 2 1/2 inches as soon as it reaches 3 to 3 1/2 inches in height. Mowing doesn't hurt the grass, it encourages spreading and promotes a thicker lawn.

Fertilization. Late summer and fall is an excellent time to fertilize lawns. Apply 1 to 2 pounds of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet.

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