Handle Plants with Care If ripe vegetables are not easily removed from the plant, cut them off with a knife. Tramping through wet foliage helps to spread plant diseases. Harvest vegetables when they are dry. Check the garden frequently for ripe produce during harvest time.
What is the best way to layout a vegetable garden?
A north to south direction will ensure that the garden gets the best sun exposure and air circulation. A garden that runs east to west tends to get too shaded from the crops growing in the preceding row. Grow tall items such as cornor beans, on the north side of the garden to keep them from shading smaller crops.