You can start harvesting the flowersany time they are present on the plant. Because these plants are capable of blooming from spring until fall, that can mean just about any time du… See more

To harvest the flowers, simply snip them off with a pair of scissors or trimmers. You can also pinch them off using your fingernails. To encourage the fruits to ripen, don’t prune awa… See more

As a general rule for these plants, the larger and more frilly the blossoms are, the less flavorful the berries will be. The darker a berry is, the sweeter it usually is. The large, show… See more

The berries don’t keep long at all once you pluck them. Use them right away or freeze them. You can also let the berries dry in a cool spot with good air circulation and eat them like ra… See more