Garden Help > Fruits & Nuts > WatermelonThis watermelon trial was conducted in the summer of 2006 at our (no longer in use) Nine Palms project location.Taste Test SummarySeventeen varieties of watermelons were grown to compare taste and production. The taste test winners were:Sweet SiberianOsh…
Garden Help > VegetablesUC Links How to grow: Corn (UC Davis Vegetable Research and Information Center)Pest management: Corn cultural tips, pests, and diseasesThe BasicsWhen to plant: Direct seed May–June (possibly April and July). Plant every 2–3 weeks for successive harvest (or when the most recent…
We offer a wide range of delicious and unusual pepper/chile seedlings from around the world - India, South America, Mexico, Africa, USA and more. Whether you like sweet and juicy or hot and searing, you'll find many choices to please your palate.
Garden Help > VegetablesUC Links How to grow: TomatoesPest management: Tomato cultural tips, pests, and diseasesThe BasicsWhen to plantTransplant: May–June, possibly AprilFor best results, wait until daytime temperatures are regularly over 70°FStart in pots for transplants: February–April; ready to…
Garden Help > Vegetables > Belgium EndiveSummary Belgian endive can be successfully grown in Santa Clara County as a cool weather green. The plants need to be started in the summer. In late fall, they are harvested, trimmed, and transplanted into damp sand where they are kept cool and dark…
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…
Garden Help > Vegetables > CornThis corn trial was performed in the summer of 2007 at our Nine Palms project location (no longer in use).SummaryUnder challenging weather conditions, Silver Queen and Peaches & Cream ranked highest among the four corns tested. Golden Bantam is not recommended…
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How to grow: Beans
Pest management: Bean cultural tips, pests, and diseases
The Basics
When to plant
Direct seed or transplant: April–June
For best results, wait to direct seed until daytime temperatures are regularly over 70°F and soil temperature is over 60°F. Direct-seeded beans will rot…
Garden Help > VegetablesUC Links How to grow: Peppers/chilesPest management: Pepper cultural tips, pests, and diseasesThe BasicsWhen to plantTransplant: May–June, possibly late AprilFor best results, wait until daytime temperatures are regularly over 75°FStart in pots for transplants: February…
So you've spent the latter part of your summer preserving tomatoes. Congratulations! Don't be daunted by the thought of what to do with all of these gorgeous preserved goodies, take a look at the UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra's preserved tomato recipe collection.
