June 7, 2025|Chickens, Gardening, Homesteading, Livestock, Sustainability, Tips
Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! June’s harvest time, and after 15 years of pulling crops—naturally—I’ve got pro moves down. From my huskies sniffing radishes to my ducks nibbling greens, my homestead’s taught me when and how to pick sustainably. Your first harvest’s a thrill; here’s my holistic guide from years of dirt—let’s gather like farm girl pros!
Step 1: Know When
Tomatoes blush red, zucchini hit 6 inches—timing’s key. I missed my first peas; 15 years later, I check daily with a garden trug I made myself. Stick around for another blog on How to make your own! Now if you want a custom engraved trug or just aren’t as handy building let Lange Girl Designs create yours today (www.langegirldesign.com). Contact to order yours.
Step 2: Use the Right Tools
Shears – Find them here thru my affiliate link- (3-Pack Stainless Steel Pruning Shears, Pruning Snips and Clippers for Gardening https://amzn.to/3ZZUZfQ) for herbs, twist for squash—clean cuts keep plants happy. My horses watched me fumble; now I’m sharp!
Step 3: Harvest Gently
Pull radishes slow, snip basil above nodes—my llamas ate a rough haul once. Years taught me gentle hands mean more crops.
Step 4: Store Smart
Cool, dry spots—my barn’s perfect. Zucchini lasts weeks; my first harvest rotted ‘til I learned air flow matters.
Step 5: Share the Bounty
Extras for chickens, ducks—sustainable joy. My husky pup loves carrot tops; 15 years of sharing keep my crew fed.
Conclusion
Harvesting’s my June high—15 years of lessons in every tug. Try it like a pro this month; it’s pure farm girl magic! Pin this for your haul, and stay with Lange Girl Farms for more land wisdom.
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