Garden Talk
Harvesting Leafy Greens
Leafy greens, such as lettuce, spinach, or kale, should generally be harvested when leaves are small to mid-sized and tender. If leaves are allowed to grow too large, greens can become bitter. Head forming greens, such as some lettuce or cabbage, should develop firm heads before harvesting.
The best time of the day to harvest leafy greens is in the morning when temperatures a…