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sugar from turning to starch. Ready for. harvest about 3 weeks after the first silk appears. Pierce a kernel with thumbnail; milky juice means corn is just right; clear juice means wait a day or two; pasty fluid means you’ve missed your chances for perfection on that ear.
Cowpea of Black-Eyed Pea
When seeds are near full size, but still bright green; as mature or dry seeds, when seeds are full size and dry. Dry seeds are used cooked, baked and in soups.
Cucumbers
Moderate size are best. Yellowing indicates old age. Don’t allow old cucumbers to remain on vine—vine will stop bearing. Harvest while young and green and the seeds are soft. For sweet pickles: 2-3” long. For dills: 5-6” long. For slicing: 6-8” long. Lemon cucumber should measure no wider than 3”. Cut or pull, leaving short stem. Remove by turning cucumber parallel to the vine and giving it a quick snap. Prevents vine damage and results in a clean break.
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