Heirloom Tomato Salsa In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Heirloom Tomato Salsa with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 Heirloom Tomato…
Hanging Baskets for Vertical Vegetable Farming?
…basket, cherry tomatoes are possibly the best. For one, they don’t have huge fruits that weigh down the basket or make it hang unbalanced. Similar to tomatoes, pepper plants hang…
Some of the Biggest Benefits of Growing Zucchini Vertically
…figure out a trellis to grow Zucchini vertically. Whether it’s a balcony railing, tomato cage, or an A-Frame. Just make sure it’s in the perfect spot to receive full sun….
Reemergence and Spread of Branched Broomrape Causes Concern
Instances of branched broomrape in California have been increasing in recent years, creating significant concern for growers. The weed has been showing up more frequently since 2017 in processing tomato…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Salsa 101
…Pato Hot Tomato Sauce 3/4 Bunch of Cilantro 2 Serrano Chilis 1/2 Purple Onion 1 C Grape or Cherry Tomatoes 2 T Chili Flakes 3 T Lemon Juice TT S+P…
Companion Planting Improves Flavor, Yield, and Health of Onions
…onions. Plant fenugreek with onion for larger, more flavorful bulbs. Grow onion with marigold, fennel, carrots, tomato, potato, peppers, or okra to increase yields and to limit Thrips damage by…
Things to Do Now to Get a Head Start on the Fall Garden
…plants. Pull tomato plants that are done bearing and showing signs of late blight. No need to use them for compost – destroy them. Gather fallen fruit from trees. This…
Companion Plants Which Should Be Grown Next to Tomatoes
…herb deters tomato hornworm. It is also popular with bees and other insects, which means it helps ensure tomato plants are well pollinated. Gardeners also like to grow chives with…
Week in Review: First GSPs Get Assessed and Challenges Facing Lemon and Tomato Growers
…agricultural exports for the fiscal year 2021. The tomato industry is continuing to look for a solution to address the issues created by the resistance-breaking strain of tomato spotted wilt…
Addressing Resistance-Breaking Strain of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
The tomato industry is continuing to look for a solution to address the issues created by the resistance-breaking strain of tomato spotted wilt virus. The SW5 gene had been a…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-07-21
…a new Voices of the Valley episode and industry efforts to address tomato spotted wilt virus resistance. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Week in Review: Pallet Shortage Problems & Lt. Governor Hears Farm Water Concerns
…issues it could create for agriculture. Tomato growers are being asked to assist with ongoing research looking at the interaction between root-knot nematodes and fusarium wilt. All of the week’s…
Tomato Growers Asked to Assist with Fusarium Wilt Research
Tomato growers are being asked to assist with ongoing research looking at the interaction between root-knot nematodes and fusarium wilt. Researchers have hypothesized that applications of nematicides in fields with…
Tomato Plant Disease that Can Stick Around for Years
A tomato plant disease that has the capability of sticking around for years. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. “Bullseye” patterned leaf lesion of Alternaria solani By Clemson…