harvest | vine leaves / grapes
By MANDY SINCLAIR Storage: Generally speaking the longer grapes stay on the vine the sweeter they will be. Harvest bunches of grapes and store unwashed in a plastic bag refrigerated for up to 1 week....
View Articleharvest | asian greens
By MANDY SINCLAIR Storage: The most common varieties under the umbrella of Asian Greens are pak choy, choy sum, gai larn and baby bok choy. Due to the naturally high water content of Asian greens...
View Articleharvest | honey
By MANDY SINCLAIR Storage: Store honey in a sterilized jar in the pantry for up to 2 months. What to do with glut Extracting honey Line a strainer with muslin and set over a large bowl. Place...
View ArticleHarvest | Onions
By MANDY SINCLAIR Storage: Store eschalots and brown and white skinned onions loose, in a dark cool place for up to 1 month. Chives and spring onions however should be picked as needed. In case of a...
View ArticleHarvest | Green Beans
By MANDY SINCLAIR Storage: Green & yellow beans should be firm, unblemished and smooth. Store refrigerated in a clip lock bag for up to 5 days. What to do with glut Freeze Trim ends and blanch...
View Articleharvest | nectarines
By MANDY SINCLAIR Storage: Nectarines and peaches will soften at room temperature, but not ripen. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, then store at room temperature for a day or so to soften. What to do...
View ArticleHarvest | Kiwi Fruit
By MANDY SINCLAIR Storage: Pick kiwi fruit whilst still firm and under ripe. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 weeks. To ripen, store at room temperature for 1-2 days until the fruit gives...
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