Time of day
When you harvested that Vegetables from the balcony Consume directly, the time plays a subordinate role. Leaf lettuce and herbs taste more intense at certain times of the day. Other types of vegetables should be harvested within a defined period of time due to certain ingredients.
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Harvest in the morning
The morning harvest is recommended on hot days. During the day, the plant parts lose water, so the cells shrink and the shelf life of the Income sinks. Herbs are more aromatic and fresher in the morning than in the evening. If you water aromatic plants and lettuce the evening before harvest, they will taste even better.
What is harvested in the morning:
- Bell peppers, onions and cucurbits
- Beans, lentils, peas and lupins
- Mediterranean herbs and lettuce
Harvest in the evening
Certain vegetables should not be harvested in the morning. These include spinach and rocket, because these plants absorb nitrate from the soil overnight. The substance is broken down during the day when exposed to sunlight, so that the concentration is lower in the evening than in the morning. Root, tuber, and cabbage vegetables are full of vitamins in the late afternoon. Early risers have to be patient with the harvest.
season
The season in which you should harvest your vegetables depends on the species. Each variety has its own preferences, so the harvest extends from June to winter.
Early vegetables
For many types of vegetables, harvesting too late has a negative effect on the aroma. Eggplants and peas develop dry and floury pulp if they linger in the ground for too long. Kohlrabi quickly takes on a woody consistency. In the case of cucumbers and zucchini, the shine and color of the skin reveal when the optimal harvest time has come. If the outer skin turns yellow, it is usually too late.
Late vegetables
Root vegetables grow in the shelter of the soil and develop a more intense taste over time. Many types of leek, Brussels sprouts, parsnips and salsify specialize in cold food. They become more aromatic when the first frosts appear.
