Tag: Harvesting tips

During a simple water test, unripe, sour blueberries often float, while sweet, ripe ones sink. This is because unripened berries have a lower sugar concentration, directly addressing the question: do sour blueberries have less sugar? The answer is a clear yes.

Over 200 species of serviceberry exist, offering a versatile and delicious harvest to foragers and home gardeners. While it is always best to pick them when fully ripe for optimal sweetness, the good news is that serviceberries will ripen further after being harvested. This guide details the process and best practices for ripening your picked serviceberries to perfection.

Most people know that ground cherries, the unique fruit in a papery husk, taste delicious when ripe. However, as members of the nightshade family, they are toxic to people and pets when unripe, and it is critically important to understand why and how to tell the difference. So, can ground cherries be eaten green? The short and safe answer is no.