Stop Veggies from Going on Strike

​Stop veggies from going on strike. Timing is everything when you harvest beans, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, and okra.

​Don’t leave even one overripe vegetable on the plant because that can trigger a chemical that discourages blossoming – and vegetable production. Check plants every other day during the growing season to make sure you harvest everything on time. This may mean you pick a few vegetables before you need them, so have a plan for what to do with extras.