Harvest Forum - GardenWeb

Fermenting Question

Posted by skeip June 6, 2014

3 Comments

tracydr(9b)Updated June 7, 2014 Has anyone pickled amaranth greens? I have enough to feed an Army right now.

Canner losing steam took lid off and jars started sealing!

Posted by backwoodsgirl June 7, 2014

2 Comments

morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated June 7, 2014 Are you new to using this Mirro then? The newer models, those with that goofy lock in the handle one side, typically release a lot of steam around the handle until the preheating and venting is complete and the weight is placed - ...

What's a good size for rhubarb?

Posted by 2ajsmama June 2, 2014

9 Comments

2ajsmamaUpdated June 3, 2014 Hopefully we have the rest of June before we hit 90. I hate to think I ruined the only harvest my cousin will get this year. Whoa! A few hours ago my forecast said 16 mph winds and I was worried about the tomato plants I still hav...

I have 25 lbs of peaches - and no clue what to do!

Posted by jennieboyer(8) June 3, 2014

3 Comments

digdirt2Updated June 3, 2014 Oops I picked the wrong one since your bump wasn't showing up yet. Dave

Garlic bread and butter pickles

Posted by jennieboyer(8) June 2, 2014

4 Comments

digdirt2Updated June 3, 2014 For most pickles, you are not counting on the vegetables to add to the acidity necessary for proper preserving. For clarification, the vegetables can affect the pH, the acidity. They are all low-acid vegetables and all the water i...

Frozen snow peas were inedible...why?

Posted by coffeehaus(7a Central VA) March 6, 2011

7 Comments

chataUpdated June 3, 2014 We teach that blanching is for color and quality--not for safety. There are enzymes which cause produce to grow and mature. Blanching stops the process by stopping enzymatic activity, making your canned items tastier and better-lo...

How much pectin in this peach jam recipe?

Posted by bksinaz(z9 AZ) May 31, 2014

1 Comment

digdirt2Updated May 31, 2014 Under the ingredients list it says: "Pectin - get the "no sugar needed" type. (it's a natural product, made from apples and available at grocery stores (season - spring through late summer) and local "big box&q...

Fresh mushrooms marinated in rice wine vinegar

Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC May 29, 2014

1 Comment

wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated May 31, 2014 Bumping to move it on down.

Plethora of Green (Spring) Onions

Posted by nancyofnc May 29, 2014

1 Comment

digdirt2Updated May 29, 2014 Yes they can be pickled using any standard pickling recipe. We prefer dill rather than sweet but many prefer sweet ones. Or you can do them liked pickled asparagus. Also chop the tops for freezing to use in cooking or dehydrate th...

Using Honey instead of Sugar

Posted by uaskigyrl(7) May 2, 2014

4 Comments

balloonflower(5b Denver CO)Updated May 27, 2014 I do use honey occasionally in my jams, using Pomonas pectin for the set. I make small batch, so I don't worry about trying for a long shelf life, though I have noticed color change. You could try something of the type, and choose...

Expected shelf life for this apple butter?

Posted by bksinaz(z9 AZ) May 26, 2014

4 Comments

bksinaz(z9 AZ)Updated May 26, 2014 To clarify.. I cooked on stove top and then transferred to crock pot. I used the water bath method.

canning an Indian-spiced carrot pickle?

Posted by lisapat(8a) July 31, 2012

4 Comments

EddysoarUpdated May 26, 2014 Hi Annie Were you able to find an answer to canning Indian-Spiced carrot pickle?

Another fermenting question

Posted by gardengalrn(5KS) July 4, 2012

12 Comments

digdirt2Updated May 26, 2014 gardengalrn - you'd can it just like kraut. Use the NCHFP or JOP instructions for kraut canning. Keep in mind it will soften the texture some just as it does with canning kraut or you can use Pickle Crisp in it to retain some of t...

Induction Burner Question

Posted by bcskye May 1, 2014

4 Comments

mellyofthesouth(9a FL)Updated May 25, 2014 I use an inexpensive stock pot that I bought at target that has a magnetic bottom. For the reasons above I have to pressure can on a regular stove. For bwb I use the rack from the pc in the bottom of the stock pot.

Mrs. Wages cold pickling okra - water preference?

Posted by tomncath(St Pete Z10a Heat 10) May 8, 2014

5 Comments

mellyofthesouth(9a FL)Updated May 25, 2014 I'm also in Florida. I've used distilled water for pickles before.

They were nothing but mush!

Posted by laceyvail(6A, WV) May 21, 2014

2 Comments

psittacineUpdated May 24, 2014 Not even adding pickle crisp worked for me. I use mine for flavoring dishes only. I'm wondering if they should be pretty immature to retain some crunch.

Refrigeration to reduce bitterness

Posted by Slimy_Okra(2b) May 17, 2014

1 Comment

digdirt2Updated May 24, 2014 Looks like you got your answers to this when you posted on the Vegetable Forum. Dave

Is it time to harvest my broccoli

Posted by melts May 23, 2014

1 Comment

theforgottenone1013(MI zone 5b/6a)Updated May 24, 2014 Yes, harvest them. They actually look like they are a little past their prime but are still fine to eat. Rodney

Canning asparagus in quart jars?

Posted by bart1(6/7 Northern VA) May 14, 2014

6 Comments

2ajsmamaUpdated May 23, 2014 Interesting. I'd contact them to make sure - maybe they did testing on quarts themselves. But since the processing time is the same, why not try it in those pint and a half jars - just the right height and split the difference in ...

pickled snow peas?

Posted by thatcompostguy May 21, 2014

3 Comments

dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated May 23, 2014 Absolutely! Especially if you aren't planning to can them, you can try just a jar or two to see if you like them. Deanna

9,414 Garden Web Discussions | Harvest & Canning