Butternut squash should be picked when fully ripe, indicated by beige skin with no green, a weight of at least 2 pounds, and a tough skin that does not crack under pressure. Ripe squash has a sweet, nutty flavor and can be harvested in mid-fall, but should be brought indoors if severe frosts occur. Indoor […]
Tomatoes can be ripened by placing them in a paper bag or wrapping them in newspaper. Exposure to ethylene gas is necessary for ripening, and adding other ripe produce can expedite the process. Regularly check tomatoes for viability and discard any that are cracked, soft, or moldy. There are a few methods that can be […]
