Beets

Beets are ready to harvest when they have reached the size of a tennis ball. The best way to harvest is to pull the entire beet from the soil holding the leafy greens.

Bok Choy

For mini varieties harvest when leaves get to about 6” tall, for full size varieties harvest when heads stand about 12” tall. The best way to harvest is to cut the entire head at the base of the plant right above the soil.

Broccolini

Florets are ready to harvest when buds have formed, but flowers have not yet opened. Use clippers to cut the stem 2-3 inches below the florets. As you harvest, more florets will form.

Carrots

The best way to harvest is to pull the entire carrot from the ground holding the leafy greens. You’ll know it’s ready when the carrot is around 1-2 inches wide at the soil level.

Cauliflower

Harvest by cutting off the head at the stem, while florets are still tightly packed. The head should be about the size of your palm.

Celery

The best way to harvest is to cut the larger stalks near the base of the plant. As you harvest, more stalks will form. Alternatively, you can harvest the entire plant by pulling gently and cutting at the soil level.

Fennel

Harvest fennel at the base of the plant when the bulb is of useable size. Approximately 2-3.” Use your hands to clear the soil away from the bulb and gently pull. Use clippers to cut roots away from the bulb.

Leeks

Leeks are ready to harvest when the base of the stalks is 1-2” in diameter. To harvest, gently loosen the surrounding soil and pull the leek holding the leafy greens.

Napa Cabbage

Harvest when a head forms in the center of the plant and becomes firm. If the center feel solid by pushing on it lightly, it is ready to harvest. Cut off the entire head at the base of the plant.

Onion

The best way to harvest is to pull the entire plant from the ground. When necks become soft and tops are falling over, pull and sun-cure at least 2–7 days, depending on weather.

Radicchio

As the plant matures, a head will form in the center. Once the head grows to be firm to the touch, the best way to harvest is to cut off the whole head at the base of the plant.

Radish

The best way to harvest is to pull the entire plant when the radish root reaches about 2 inches wide. You can hold the leafy greens to release the root from the soil.

Scallions

Harvest when the scallion is about ½” wide at its base by gently loosening the surrounding soil and pulling the entire plant.

Shallots

The best way to harvest is to pull the entire plant from the soil. When necks become soft and tops are falling over, pull and sun-cure at least 2–7 days to increase their shelf life or use them within a week of harvesting.

Snap Peas and Snow Peas

The best way to harvest is to cut or gently pull the pea directly from the stem. Peas are ready when the pods are 2-3 inches long and swollen. As you harvest, more peas will grow.

Turnip

When Turnips root tops are 1-1 ½” wide, it is an indicator they are ready to be harvested. Turnip leaves can be harvested anytime throughout the growing process. The best way to harvest is to pull the entire turnip from the soil.