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2+ hour, 33+ min ago   (102+ words) If vegetables are not stored properly, they can dry out or spoil quickly. Some vegetables last better in the fridge, while others do well when kept outside. Remove spoiled leaves from leafy vegetables and wrap them in dry paper or…...

19+ hour, 22+ min ago   (618+ words) BY SUSAN LANE Greetings, friends: Loving this cooler weather but now it’s time to get serious about fall harvest. We have been harvesting our sweet potatoes. I will share how we do this with you. First, I cut all the…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (41+ words) WV News Jennifer Friend said heavy frosts will result in dead plants, and that harvesting or using a row cover can help gardeners avoid spent plants. CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — As fall progresses and temperatures cool, gardeners are advised to begin…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (703+ words) Pinot noir, chardonnay and other grapes take a beating “This was a fairly light harvest in many varieties, especially pinot noir and syrah, but the quality has been overall incredibly good,” viticulturist Prudy Foxx tells us. “The clusters are smaller,…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (326+ words) Hortidaily Verdant Technologies today announced that Green Harvest has approved a commercial HarvestHold Fresh® program for its cucumber operations following a series of successful head-to-head evaluations that demonstrated meaningful improvements in shelf life, color retention, firmness, and overall marketability The…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (319+ words) Oct 13, 2026, 5:18 PM Weeks of rainy weekends have put a damper on outdoor activities across Long Island, but vendors who rely on farmers' markets and community fairs say the wet weather is also taking a serious toll on their businesses. At…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (255+ words) Mature green tomatoes can continue ripening indoors after being harvested before the first frost. Store them in shallow boxes at 55–70 degrees Fahrenheit, keep them out of direct sunlight, and check regularly for signs of ripening or decay. DimaBerlin/Shutterstock The…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (276+ words) Tomatoes are vulnerable to frost damage, but mature green fruit can often finish ripening indoors when harvested before freezing temperatures arrive. Watch the forecast, prioritize full-sized tomatoes, and store them carefully to extend your final harvest. Lipatova Maryna/Shutterstock You've…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1650+ words) Juicy pomegranates, tart cranberries, and other seasonal produce deserve a place at the fall table. Western farmers and food experts share their favorite tips and tricks. Pumpkin spice has a way of taking over fall before the season truly starts....

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (618+ words) University of Guelph researchers are behind many of the staples enjoyed over the holiday season As friends and family gather to celebrate the fall season this year, a lot of what’s making it onto their plates is thanks to the…...