Encourage students to take advantage of the free resources available at their local library. They may know they can get books, but they may not know that they can check out movies, video games, use the computer, or join community reading programs (many of which have incentives for summer reading).
Like cabbage and cabbage sprouts, Brussels sprouts are a cool weather crop. They should be harvested when the sprouts are small, compact and bright green. Avoid yellowing sprouts with signs of wilt rot or insect damage. Harvest sprouts when they are no larger than 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
Vegetables that Mature in 30 Days. Radishes, mushrooms and spring onions are ready to harvest in 25 to 30 days. Baby greens, such as loose leaf lettuce, mesclun mix, spinach and Swiss chard can be harvested in 35 days. Radishes wilt and become spongy quickly, pay close attention to them to pick them at their peak.