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Kale is one of the tastiest and most nutrient-dense leafy vegetables you can add to your salads, wraps, or other recipes. They are easy to grow, but knowing when to pick them makes a big difference in their flavor and texture. Generally, Kale should be harvested between 30 and 60 days after sowing by cutting … Read more
Last year, my cousin came to me in a bit of a panic, trying to find out why her cucumbers were turning yellow. Since she had no information on variety, planting time, or the like, we had to look at some usual causes. Besides the unique yellow varieties, most cucumbers become yellow as they ripen … Read more
Cucumbers are unique fruits as they are used when still immature and risk turning bitter and spoiling if allowed to fully ripen. Typically, cucumbers are picked at any point between 2 and 8 inches long, before they become too seedy or the seeds turn hard. The perfect size to pick cucumbers generally depends on their … Read more
Generally, chickens molt around late spring or early fall when there is a change in temperature or daylight hours. Molting usually takes only a few weeks, after which your chickens should return to normal with beautiful new feathers. However, some chickens might show signs of molting outside of this period, which could cause some concern. … Read more
Cracking open a rotten egg is one of the most unpleasant experiences. Thankfully, commercial eggs will arrive with a shelf life printed either on the box or the shells themselves. However, what about micro-farmers? Without this industrial tag, how do we know when our backyard eggs are still good? The water float test is one … Read more
If done incorrectly, washing eggs is potentially the worst thing you can do regarding food safety. Nevertheless, if you need to clean fresh eggs, for one reason or another, wash them quickly in warm water to remove any dirt. Then remove excess moisture as soon as possible before storing. Unfortunately, this can remove the protective … Read more
Do you need help determining the best time to harvest beets? Well, you are not alone. In fact, it took us several seasons to figure out that there is more to beets than the roots. As a result, you can harvest beet leaves as soon as they are 2 to 3 inches long and beetroots … Read more
