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Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Peaches
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5525
detergent, or bleach because these liquids absorb into the fruit. If your recipe calls for skinned peaches, ... dip in boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds, plunge into cold water, drain, and slip off the skins. Use ... peaches with maple syrup and serve over pancakes or waffles. Mash a ripe peach (¼ cup puree) into ¼ cup ...
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Growing Rhubarb in the Home Garden
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1631
consumed. Photo by Curtis Young, Ohio State University Extension Suggested Cultivars Rhubarb is generally ... This should be done as early in the spring as possible. Insert a shovel about 6 inches into the ground ... the ground. Using your hands, a hatchet, or machete, break the crown into fist-sized pieces, each with ...
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Cicada Killer Wasp
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ENT-63
wasp occurs in the eastern and midwestern states of North America and southward into Central America. ... but typically, they are mild-mannered and will fly away when disturbed. Cicada killers are generally ... both predators and humans. Life Cycle and Habits Adult wasp emergence generally occurs by the first ...
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Shiitake Mushroom Production: Logs and Laying Yards
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/f-0041
fact sheet provides helpful instructions and insights into the best locations, stacking methods, ... Temperatures above 105 F are generally lethal to the shiitake fungus. The choice of location for a laying yard ... side of buildings or under coniferous trees works well to decrease maintenance. In general, warm, shady ...
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Potassium Uptake and Ohio Crop Response
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0147
nitrogen, phosphorus, and most micronutrients. Potassium is not incorporated into plant products like ... areas of lower concentration. An example of diffusion is when a tea bag is placed into hot water. When ... bag into the surrounding water. Similarly, a plant’s root surface (low concentration) attracts K from ...
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Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Apples
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5507
a recipe. Do not wash apples with soap, detergent, or bleach because these liquids absorb into the fruit. ... for a colorful chutney. Cut apples into slices and offer to children with a low-fat vanilla yogurt ...
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Canning Tomato Products
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5337
tomatoes?" and, "What are the safe ways to process tomatoes to keep my family healthy?" General ... fruit into quarters and put directly into saucepan. Immediately bring tomatoes to a boil while crushing ... tomatoes into a saucepan. Crush, heat and simmer for 5 minutes before juicing. Press heated tomatoes ...
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Growing Giant Pumpkins in the Home Garden
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1646
over the soil surface and incorporated into the soil 4 to 6 inches deep a few days ahead of setting out ... to reduce disease resistance. For general pesticide recommendations to control insects and diseases, ... away from the fruit. About 3 feet out from the fruit, curve the vine back in the general direction it ...
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Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Peppers
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5528
hot peppers were discovered by Columbus in the West Indies and introduced into Europe where they ... detergent, or bleach because these liquids absorb into the vegetable. Lift vegetables from water to prevent ...
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The Benefits of Family Meals
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5246
these shared meals create a sense of togetherness and generally improve family relationships. Maximizing ...