Tag: fruits and vegetables
How to determine whether an old pickling recipe is safe
If you’re wondering whether or not an old family recipe is safe to use when pickling fruits and vegetables from your garden, use these tips.
Everything you need to know about pickling cucumbers
Learn to properly pickle cucumbers to ensure safe preservation and optimum taste.
How to create an irrigation schedule
Plant root depth, canopy development, growth habits, and nutrient requirements in a given climate largely determine the irrigation schedule.
How to choose the right irrigation system
Farmers who are considering the purchase of an irrigation system for their vegetables or small fruits must consider many factors.
10 components of an irrigation system
Whether you are using a well or surface water to irrigate, the primary components of an irrigation system are often similar, if not identical.
How to grow watermelons in northern climates
To successfully grow watermelons in northern climates, you need to choose the right variety and optimize growing conditions.
Fast-growing vegetables for the impatient gardener
While tomatoes, peppers and watermelons require long growing seasons, many other fruits and vegetables grow much faster. Learn which varieties grow quickly.
How to manage risk for non-insurable crops
The Farm Service Agency's Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program can be an important risk- management tool for fruit and vegetable growers.
40 foods to enjoy as summer fades to fall
Before the leaves begin to change, let’s take some time to enjoy all the fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs that are in season and readily available.
All in the plant family: vegetable classification and cultivation
Vegetable plants in the same family have similar characteristics. Familiarity with plant families gives gardeners keen insight to plants’ unique needs.
