The harvest time is most important for farmers, because it means they can earn income and at the same time cover the production costs they incurred when they started farming.
For this reason, you have to know exactly when the optimal harvest period is for organic plants so you don't suffer any losses at all.
Harvest Time Guide
Vegetables and other organic plants will taste very delicious when harvested at the right time. If you harvest too early, the plant will not grow optimally so of course the taste will be somewhat different.
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1. Root Vegetables
Root vegetables or root vegetables are generally vegetables that are used for their roots. Examples of these plants are potatoes, carrots, turnips and other types of root vegetables. Farmers can harvest this type of plant when the size of the vegetables is according to what they want.
Farmers can also see a sign that the crop has entered the harvest period by looking at the texture of the potatoes or carrots. Usually the texture has hardened but is not too hard to eat directly. If the texture is too soft then the vegetables cannot be harvested and have to wait a while again.
Try not to let the root vegetables come into contact with water at all when harvesting. If it comes into contact with water, it must be dried by airing it to prevent it from rotting. Storage can be done in a dark and cool enough place to maintain its texture
2. Leafy vegetables
Leaf vegetables are more widely cultivated in the agricultural sector because they are easier to plant. Apart from that, vegetable plants themselves also have a fairly short harvest time compared to root vegetables or fruit vegetables.
For this reason, you have to know when leaf vegetables can be harvested to get a good taste. For lettuce or spinach, harvesting can be done if the leaves are the desired size.
The average harvest period for these two vegetables is 30 days after transplanting. The harvesting process after 30 days must be done immediately so that the lettuce does not turn hard and bitter.
3. Fruit Vegetables
In the world of plants, there are also fruit vegetables which are widely used by people as vegetables. Fruit vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplant, chilies and other fruit vegetables can be harvested when they show the desired level of maturity.
For example, in fruit vegetables such as tomatoes and chilies, the harvest time is when the fruit is red. Don't leave the fruit on the tree for too long because the fruit will naturally rot because it has passed its harvest time.
It is important for farmers to monitor each plant so they can accurately estimate whether the plant has entered the harvest period or not. This also ensures that the harvest has optimal taste and nutrition for consumption.
You can see the harvest time for organic plants on the back of the seed packaging you purchase.
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