Dumb gardening question but , when a veggie is ready to b picked, how long can you wait until you DO actually pick it?

For example, you don't need any more xyz veggie right now.
Can you wait til next week to harvest it, or will it rot while still in the ground/on the vine?

I've never planted anything before.
I want to get started.

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lovelywarpedlemon

depends on what it is & how many squirrels, rabbits, and deer live nearby. gardeners i know tend to pick stuff when it's ripe & go through different methods to freezing their stuff while preventing crystallizing the fruits/veg. or canning. or sharing with neighbors. i wouldn't let ripe produce go for more than a day or two.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@lovelywarpedlemon I wanted to start with a small indoor garden

lovelywarpedlemon

@iamnikki oh! then you have less to worry about. idk sorry hope you have fun with it though 🤓