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 90 to 150 Days. Lettuce, spinach, greens and new potatoes reach full maturity at 90 days. Corn, carrots, potatoes and cucumbers are ready for harvesting after 120 to 150 days. Harvest leafy greens with scissors, cutting the leaves gently to obtain multiple harvests. New potatoes are the small first potatoes that develop.