place 4 whole peaches in your boiling water stand close by with a slotted spoon 2 time your peaches according to how ripe they are the following guidelines are good for over ripe peaches blanch for 45 seconds for ripe peaches blanch for 1 to 1 5 minutes for fairly ripe peaches blanch for 2 minutes for harder peaches blanch for 3 minutes
A tomato is at its peak of flavor when it becomes fully colored (whether thatâs red, yellow or green-striped) and the texture is somewhere between firm and soft when you push into it with your thumb. In many cases, they will mature to this ideal state on the vine. If so, pick them as they ripen and enjoy.
Preparation. Many gardeners buy tomato seedlings from a nursery. This is the most convenient method, since these plants are ready to plant immediately. You can also start from seed, in which case you can start six to eight weeks before the recommended planting date in your part of the state.omato vine image by Horticulture from Fotolia.com. Tomatoes are among the most widely planted home vegetables in Oklahoma. High yielding and easy to grow, tomatoes survive in a wide range of conditions, but they should be planted at the right time for the best chances of a healthy, productive crop.