Released: July 28, 2026 Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Honeydew…Oh My! When should you harvest melon? K-State horticulture expert shares tips to harvest melon at the perfect time K-State Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Harvesting melons at the perfect time is crucial to the best eating experience. Most melons will not ripen once removed from the vine, although they may improve slightly
Read moreKick-start spring by getting into the garden K-State horticulture expert suggests gardening activities to kick the winter blues With warmer days in the near-term forecast, many Kansans are eager to get back to gardening. Kansas State University horticulture expert Matt McKernan said early work can begin on vegetables like peas and lettuce. “If you are tired of winter and hunger
Read moreIn the Garden: When tops fall over, it’s time to harvest onions K-State horticulture expert says onions should be stored in a dry spot By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini says gardeners have no need to cry when looking for signs to harvest onions. She said
Read moreOld-school gardeners mulch planting beds every year. One to two inches is applied for perennials and grasses and 2-3 inches for trees and shrubs. Ground leaf mulch or shredded hardwood mulch goes down before the end of March to deter the inevitable onslaught of weeds in April. Mulch also shades the soil, cooling it and keeping it moist. Plants are
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