Jun 13, 2022
Canning season typically runs from June to October, with some carryover into the holiday season. Harvesting garden produce at its peak freshness and canning as soon as possible – ideally that day or the next – produces the highest quality product. However, canning is a science and Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says there are a number of steps involved in safely preserving food.
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