5 COMMON GARDEN HARVEST MISTAKES

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As a new gardener, I spent many winters reading about gardening. Yet I completely overlooked vegetable garden harvesting mistakes.

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Another common mistake is incorrect picking and prepping methods. Each crop is different. Visit our site for more details.

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Should you wash your freshly picked carrots, tomatoes, zucchinis, squash, peppers or broccoli? Maybe. Each veggie is different.

Another common garden harvest mistake is improperly storing your fresh produce.

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You worked hard to grow those vegetables. Take care when harvesting them so you can enjoy them all winter long.

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