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.
Harvest Maturity Bunching onions are typically ready for harvest 50 to 60 days after seeding, depending on environmental conditions, planting density, and cultivar.Shallots are generally ready for harvest 60 to 70 days after seeding.The most commonly used measure of harvest maturity are size of the plant and bulb diameter. The plant should have fully grown crisp green leaves with a minimum length of 30 cm (12 in). In some cultivars the leaf length may extend up to 60 cm (24 in).hallots are generally ready for harvest 60 to 70 days after seeding. The most commonly used measure of harvest maturity are size of the plant and bulb diameter. The plant should have fully grown crisp green leaves with a minimum length of 30 cm (12 in). In some cultivars the leaf length may extend up to 60 cm (24 in).