…year long. Onions and garlic also do well as indoor plants and don’t require a whole lot of attention. Same for tomatoes, lettuce, broccoli, microgreens and sprouts. Before you know…
Results From Romaine E. coli Outbreak Investigation
The Federal Drug Administration officially concluded its investigation into the E. coli outbreak in romaine lettuce that started in March. Officials believed early on that a contaminated water source might…
Crops of the Future Collaborative Funds Downy Mildew Research at UC Davis
The first research grant issued through the Crops of the Future Collaborative from the Foundation of Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) will be focused on addressing downy mildew in lettuce….
Best Veggies to Grow Indoors
…outdoor garden. They can easily be grown indoors. Such as carrots, beets, onions, garlic, herbs, tomatoes, lettuce, spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, potatoes, and avocados, and much, much more. All that’s needed…
Celebrating National Taco Day
…soft shell – and stuffed with so many delicious ingredients. Many of those taco offerings include vegetables you may be growing in your own garden. Tomatoes, peppers, garlic, lettuce, cabbage,…
Walmart to Require Blockchain to Limit Impact of Food-Borne Illness Outbreaks
Walmart recently announced its plans to require the use of food-tracking blockchain technology for the company’s suppliers of lettuce, spinach, and other greens. The mandate will be rolled out in…
Recognizing the Size and Scope of the Forage Industry
…rotational benefits to not only subsequent crops like lettuce and tomato, and wheat and corn and so forth, but also for soil health and holding the soil in place and…
Reasons to Plant Mache in Your Wintertime Garden
…lettuce. Though it isn’t as widely regarded as lettuce or the other aforementioned greens, it has been noted with affection, including from the long-departed American President Thomas Jefferson. In a…
Planting for Your Winter Garden Harvest
…and radishes, can withstand some cold. Salad greens — arugula, chard, lettuce, endive, parsley — all work well into the winter. And, stuff from the onion family, such as leeks,…
Planting for Your Fall Harvest
…peas. How about leafy veggies such as collards, lettuce, kale, and chard. Or these cruciferous veggies that will do well and hold up when the colder months come, such as…
Gardening with Double Reach Rows
…maintain double reach rows to give you the best benefits of growing your own food at home. I’m Cathy Isom… Feature Image credit: Lettuce planted on a double-reach row/by CharlieOnTravel/Flickr…
First 2017 Crop Report has Little Lingering Drought Effects
…that really help stabilize the economy here.” The five most valuable crops for the area were leaf lettuce, strawberries, head lettuce, broccoli, and nursery. Those crops account for more than…
Source of Lettuce Linked to E. Coli Outbreak Identified
The source of the contaminated romaine lettuce that was responsible for the latest E. coli outbreak has been identified and no longer poses a threat. Federal officials announced last week…
Foods to Grow on a Balcony
…containers or hanging baskets. Try all sorts of Lettuce varieties – which do not require a lot of space or soil. A grapevine just needs a bit of space on…