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Garden Help > Fruits & NutsUC Links How to grow and pest management: NectarineCalendar: Peaches & Nectarines: Calendar of Operations for Home GardenersThe BasicsWhen to plant: January–MarchHarvest window: June–September, depending on varietyFertilization: Nitrogen in spring and fall,…

Garden Help > VegetablesUC Links How to grow: Onion, UC Davis, Vegetable Research and Information CenterPest management: Vegetable cultural tips, pests, and diseasesThe BasicsOnions can be divided into two categories: strong-flavored ones that store well and mild, sweet ones that don't last long in…

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 Pest management: Pests and diseases of Brussels sproutsThe BasicsBrussels sprouts are a cool season crop, preferring temperatures under 70º F. Sprouts maturing in hot weather and/or dry conditions are more likely to develop bitterness.When to plant: …

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…

Dill can be grown for both its leaves and seeds. It is a self-seeding annual which will return year-after-year if seeds are allowed to mature in place. Dill is native to southern Russia, western Africa, and the Mediterranean. It is part of the Umbelliferae family, which includes celery, cumin, fennel, and…

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a warm weather annual herb grown for both its leaves and seeds. There are many varieties of basil including Sweet, Thai, Lemon, Genovese/Italian, Purple Leaf, and Tulsi or Holy Basil. Growing techniques are common for most, although African Blue Basil is grown as a tender…

California native plants have evolved to be well adapted to our dry summer/wet winter climate, plus they support native birds and insects. They are generally water-wise choices for landscaping.

Top tips for a successful vegetable garden Choose a flat, sunny location with well-drained soil. Vegetables need at a minimum of 6–8 hours of sun. Full sun is best. Prepare your soil well before you plant. Thoroughly remove all weeds, dig to loosen the soil, and amend with compost and fertilizer as needed…

A wealth of invaluable reference materials are available from University of California's Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Publications. Both print and electronic versions are available for most. Many smaller publications are free or low-cost.