“The best way to determine if your vegetables are truly ready to harvest is by looking at them and, most importantly, tasting them,” says Nastya Vasylchyshyna, resident botany expert at Plantum.

Onions are ready when their tops flop over and turn brown.

Since cucumbers are quick growers, they become overripe quickly. Knowing when your cucumbers are ready to pick is an essential part of getting a yummy harvest.