Hooray! The time has come to harvest your garden! Be sure to follow these simple food safety steps when you are getting ready to harvest your vegetables

Remember to:

• Wash your hands very well. Sing your favorite song for 20 seconds.

• Use clean scissors to harvest. Wash these with soap and water.

• Put your harvest in a clean container like a bowl.

• Rinse your veggies very well under cool water. Rinse any dirt off.

• Store your veggies in the refrigerator until they are ready to use!

• Enjoy!

Washing our hands is one of the best ways to remove germs that can make us sick. If you have clean hands when you harvest your veggies you are on your way to being a great gardener and cook!

Supplies

• Sink

• Warm water

• Soap

• Towel

Let's Do It!

1. Wet hands with warm water and soap

2. Rub soap into hands and arms for 10-15 seconds M

3. Rinse hands with running water.

   • Clean running water should be used to prevent re-contamination from dirty or previously used water

4. Dry hands with disposable paper towels or electric dryer

Talk it Over

1. Why is it important to wash our hands?

2. What is your favorite song to sing when washing your hands?

3. Remember to wash your hands before your harvest your garden.