Reference library · 96 crops

When & How to Harvest

Picking at the right moment makes all the difference in flavor and storage life. Pick a crop to learn the signs it is ready, how to harvest it, and how to handle it afterward.

Amaranth Greens Anise Hyssop Apples Arugula Asparagus Basil Beets Bitter Melon Black-Eyed Peas Blackberries Blueberries Bok Choy Borage Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Cardoon Carrots Cauliflower Celery Chamomile Chayote Chervil Chives Cilantro Collard Greens Corn Salad Cucumbers Dill Edamame Eggplant Endive Fava Beans Fennel Garlic Globe Artichoke Grapes Green Beans Green Onions Ground Cherries Horseradish Kale Kohlrabi Lavender Leeks Lemon Balm Lemongrass Lettuce Lima Beans Lovage Luffa Gourd Malabar Spinach Marjoram Melons Mint Mustard Greens New Zealand Spinach Okra Onions Oregano Parsley Parsnips Peanuts Pears Peas Peppers Popcorn Potatoes Pumpkins Radicchio Radishes Raspberries Rhubarb Rosemary Rutabaga Sage Shiso Sorrel Spinach Stevia Strawberries Summer Savory Summer Squash Sunchokes Sweet Corn Sweet Potatoes Swiss Chard Tarragon Thyme Tomatillos Tomatoes Turnips Watercress Watermelon Winter Squash Zucchini

For planting dates by ZIP code, see the planting calendar. For keeping your harvest, see the storage guides.