Carrot Family

Garden Help > HerbsThe Basics There are two types of fennel:Florence fennel, also called bulbing fennel: grown primarily for the bulb-like base of the stalks which is eaten as a vegetable. Leaves and seeds can also be harvested.Common and bronze fennel: grown just for the seeds or foliage (they…

There are many herbs that grow well or even grow best in the cool season in Santa Clara County. Fall is also a great time to plant perennial herbs because it lets them get well established over our rainy season. Listed below are the herb seedlings that we will be offering.

Listed below are the herb seedlings that we will be offering. Many of these, especially the basils, are very popular and may sell out early.Please understand that some varieties may sell out quickly or not be available due to germination difficulties. Herb list Anise Hyssop/Licorice Mint, Agastache…

Garden Help > Herbs Parsley is cold hardy and can be productive year-round. It comes in both curly and flat-leaved (Italian) varieties. It is a biennial, meaning it will send up a flower stalk after its first winter, so it is best to set out fresh transplants every spring.How to growType: Biennial,…

Garden Help > VegetablesUC Links How to grow: CarrotsPest management: Carrot cultural tips, pests, and diseasesThe BasicsWhen to plant: Best seeded under cool and moist conditions in the spring.Harvest windowHarvest when good sized but still tender.Can be stored in the ground during the cool…

The carrot study consisted of growing 14 varieties of carrots in three different soil textures and compositions. There were several objectives for the study: Determine the best germination method for planting seeds.

Garden Help > VegetablesUC LinksPest management: Refer to carrot tips for cultural tips, pests, and diseases The BasicsWhen to plant: Direct seed January–March (possibly April), SeptemberHarvest windowHarvest when the roots reach 1-inch diameter at the top.Expect 90–120 days to maturity.Flavor…