Use waterproof packaging to prevent moisture loss, then chill and eat as soon as you canIf you are a fruit and veg grower, you are probably approaching the peak of the harvest season on your plot. While the vast majority of gardening advice is focused on growing, the harvesting stage can make a huge, yet frequently underestimated, impact on both the flavour and nutrition of your crops. Here are some simple tips on how to get this right.Even once harvested, your crops are still living plants that are constantly adapting their internal chemistry in reaction to the environment around them. Confusingly, exactly how they do this depends on the individual species and on the particular part of the plant in question. Continue reading…
Source : theguardian.com
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