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Proper Vegetable Harvesting: Clip, Don't Pull

Ripe vegetables naturally loosen from the plant, but pulling risks breaking stems or uprooting young plants. Safest method: clip stem ½ inch above fruit with knife or scissors. More details at harvest guidelines resource (link unavailable).

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