Vegetable Garden?

Question

So my brown thumb and I are going for take 2 on growing our own vegetables.
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I had a tiny bit of success last year and managed to grow some broccoli, a couple of zucchinis and 1 yellow squash.

My issue is this:
If my broccoli (or tomato or pepper) row is successful, I now have… what, maybe 2 weeks to eat 9 or so heads of broccoli before it goes bad?

Is there anything I can do to enjoy the vegetables of my labor for longer? I could probably freeze broccoli (could I?), but I can’t freeze tomatoes.

I work so hard, and I want to be able to enjoy the things I grow.

Answer 1

sure you can freeze most any veggie.. some though after thawed are best used just for cooking not eating raw because they become soggy so to say... like peppers and onions
canning is a great method for tomatoes,corn,carrots, beans,peas and lots of others. the only thing i have found that you really dont want to freeze is lettuce..
there could be others though. try searching the library for books and info on canning.
hope this helps

Answer 2

Tomatoes are best not frozen but here are some options.
Cook and freeze as tomato soup
Use as sun dried tomatoes -these will last indefinitely -they just need a little sea salt and a long time baked in the oven.
Try growing some root vegetables next year-potatoes and carrots will store in sand outdoors.
Onions will last for a long time strung and hung.
Peas and beans will freeze indefinitely as will sweetcorn.
If you are getting a 'glut' of any one crop the trick is to do successive sowings so that you enjoy your veg over a longer period without them all maturing at the one time.

Answer 3

Ernest knows his vegies! Stagger planting. When you plant seeds they want daily surface watering. Once the plants are established deep water less frequently. Fertilize with MiracleGro.

Sure you can freeze tomatoes. Don't wash or blanch, just throw them in a freezer bag. Won't be good for slicing,, but ok for cooking.

Answer 4

You can freeze tomatoes, just blanch them and remove the skins. Obviously you'll have to use them for sauces. You can freeze just about every vegetable I can think of. Just refer to a canning or cook book. Canning is another good way to save them for later consumption.

Answer 5

Plant in succession . Meaning, plant some of your vegetables one week and then plant the same ones a week or two or three later . This will ensure a constant flow of great vegetables !!!

Answer 6

you could give some to family members or friends - or if you grow enough you could even sell it - all depends on how you want to "enjoy" your products (enjoy i mean by eating, selling making a profit, making someone else happy by giving them fresh veggies)