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.
When to Start Seeds Indoors. Provide extra protection for tomatoes plants by starting seeds indoors four to eight weeks before planting outdoors. February is a good time to sow seeds indoors. When planting indoors, use a light potting mix and plant seeds 1/2 inch deep. The seeds germinate well when kept evenly moist, warm and with six to eight hours of sunlight daily.