DABBS COLUMN: Knowing when to harvest fruits, veggies can be a challenge

  • Amy Dabbs
  • Sunday, July 15th, 2012
    Watermelons should be picked when the ground spot turns from white to yellow.

    Watermelons should be picked when the ground spot turns from white to yellow.

    Sweet potatoes should be dug out before the first frost.

    Sweet potatoes should be dug out before the first frost.

    Okra should be harvested when it is between 2 and 4 inches long.

    Okra should be harvested when it is between 2 and 4 inches long. Buy this photo

    Acorn squash is a type of winter squash.

    Acorn squash is a type of winter squash.

    Sweet corn should be immediately refrigerated after harvesting to help maintain its sugary flavor.

    Sweet corn should be immediately refrigerated after harvesting to help maintain its sugary flavor.

    Turban squash is a type of winter squash.

    Turban squash is a type of winter squash.