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Common Ethylene Producing Fruits:
Apples
Apricots
Avocados
Bananas
Figs
Honeydews
Mangos
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Tomatoes
Common Ethylene Sensitive Veggies:
Artichoke
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Corn
Cucumbers
Greens (kale, collards, chard)
Endive
Lettuce
Parsley
Potatoes
Squash
Sweet Potato
Watermelon
Zucchini
Mother Earth News:
How to Harvest, Cure and Store 20 Storage Crops
University of Massachusetts:
Harvest and Storage Chart for Crops (PDF document)
University of Wisconsin Extension:
Storing Vegetables at Home (PDF document)
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA):
Digging Deeper
Learn more about harvest and storage:
1 Comment
Alida Gamberella
October 10, 2022Hi, I have a question about watermelons. I planted the yellow doll and the sugar baby. I have lots of fruit but when they get a certain size the fruit falls off. what do I need to do to ensure I get at least a few melons for my efforts.