Tag: vegetables
Fall vegetable options
Produce is fresher and has its best taste when it ripens in its natural growth cycle. Find out what's in season in Ohio and surrounding states during fall.
Corn is a grass and so much more
Just in time for peak sweet corn season, Scott Shalaway digs into the history, biology and many uses of corn.
No such thing as male and female bell peppers
Although the myth that bell peppers are either male or female continues to spread, bell peppers do not have genders.
Lettuce Heads puts a fresh spin on vegetables
Fifth generation farmers, and cousins, Kurk and Nicholas Ziegler, started Lettuce Heads aquaponics farm in 2014 to provide fresh, local produce.
How to grow bigger, better pumpkins
If you’re located in the northern United States pumpkin season is just starting. Learn how to plant different varieties of pumpkins for the best results.
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 give Autumn meals a nutritious boost
Throughout Autumn, deep orange vegetables are plentiful and packed with nutritional qualities linked to numerous health benefits.
WVU celebrates anniversary with tomatoes
Natural Resources and Design two official new tomato names are West Virginia '17A, Mountaineer Pride and West Virginia '17B, Mountaineer Delight.
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.
Hot off the press: It’s pepper season!
Shoppers only have access to a few types of peppers at the grocery store, but hundreds are available for gardeners to grow in the home garden.
