Having never grown them before, I grew them in the summer/fall, and
was waiting to harvest any until after frost. I thought you weren't
supposed to harvest any of them until after that, for better flavor.
Huge mistake.

I planted some seeds indoors nearly 2 months back, and am getting
ready to plant the plants now. This time around, I'll be picking them
as soon as they are ready on the plant.

Oh, and my wife and I love them very well steamed, which seems to get
rid of any bitterness they might have.