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Ripe pawpawRipe pawpaw How to Tell When Pawpaws Are Ripe The largest native fruit to North America, the Pawaaw has a custard-like texture and a sweet, tropical flavor. But, to fully enjoy this fruit, you must eat it when it’s at peak ripeness. Ideally, Pawpaws are picked slightly underripe, this allows you to get to them before they drop and critters eat them.
Harvesting onions.Harvesting onions. How to Harvest and Store Onions Onions intended for storage are harvested when the bulbs have reached their full size, and the tops start to dry and flop over. In most cases, you can start harvesting storage onions in mid to late summer, about 100-150 days after planting, depending on the variety. Keep an eye on the foliage of the onions. When about half of the foliage has turned brown and fallen over, it's usually a good indication that the onions are ready for harvest.
Harvested garlic bulb.Harvested garlic bulb. Garlic Harvesting, Curing & Storage: When & How The best time to harvest garlic depends on the variety and growing conditions, but generally, it's harvested when the bulbs have reached their maximum size, and the plant's leaves have started to yellow and die back. Harvesting garlic at the right time ensures that the bulbs are fully developed and have a good flavor.
World's Fair SignWorld's Fair Sign A Fruitful Legacy: Stark Bro's Nurseries and Orchards Co. at the Saint Louis World's Fair The Saint Louis World's Fair held in 1904 was a monumental event that showcased innovation, culture, and progress. This bustling centrally located city was chosen to celebrate the centennial of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. Among the many contributors to this grand exhibition was Stark Bro's Nurseries and Orchards Co., a renowned name in the world of fruit trees and orchards.

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