Bean weevils, a common pest of shelling beans, may be eliminated from the crop by placing the beans in the freezer for 2 weeks after they have dried. Carrots Harvest Tips-Carrots are best harvested any time that they have a bright orange color. They are usually best tasting when not fully mature. Make sure to water well during the harvesting period so that the maximum amount of water can be stored in the root. Leaving the tops intact greatly reduces water loss and increases storage life.
Most root crops prefer a minimal amount of fertilizers.
Storage Tips-Carrots usually store very well. Mature carrots can be stored for up to 9 months while the immature types can be stored for about 1 month. Something else to keep in mind is that carrots tend to be bitter if they are stored with such produce as apples and pears since these fruits release ethylene, a gas that expedites the ripening process. This usually occurs 18-21 days after silks appear. Some gardeners find that when the silks become dry and the ears are nice and plump, the corn is ready to harvest.