Harvesting your vegetables at the right time makes all the difference between an okay harvest and a great one .”
from the EDITOR
TG Toby Gorman
There are right ways and wrong ways to harvest your garden , and other considerations that will give you maximum benefit from all of your hard work . For example , did you know that almost every kind of fruit and vegetable will taste better if picked in the morning ? For his article “ Harvest Time : Tips for a Better Bounty ” on page 34 , contributor Chris Bond explores the timing , tools , and other variables needed to get the maximum freshness out of your outdoor garden , as well as specific tips for common garden produce . “ Harvesting your vegetables at the right time makes all the difference between an okay harvest and a great one . The time of day matters just as much as the time of year ,” says Bond . Want to harvest on your own terms ? Take the garden inside , and maybe try a new approach to hydroponics with deep water culture .
In his article “ Deep Water Culture Systems : Pros and Cons ,” on page 30 , Keith Bouchard explains that DWC doesn ’ t have to be intimidating , and it can produce results very quickly . “ When the environment is correctly tuned , DWC systems offer low maintenance , simple low-cost setup , and explosive root growth that supports large plant production . These are great benefits considering it is also a simple method and a great introduction to hydroponics ,” says Bouchard .
With the cost of fruits and veggies still on the rise , there has never been a better time to grow your own produce whether indoors or outdoors . Getting the most out of your harvest will go a long way in keeping healthy , nutritious food on the table throughout the year .
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