…used in growing lettuce and leafy greens,” California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) CEO Scott Horsfall said in a statement. “This means that every box of leafy greens placed into…
What to Plant in a Hanging Basket Garden
…saver, and works well on balconies and smaller patios. Some crops that will do very well in hanging baskets include: Cherry Tomatoes, Leaf Lettuce, Strawberries, Peas, Peppers, Spinach, Cucumbers, Parsley,…
Tips for Starting a Hanging Basket Garden
…crops, such as peppers and tomatoes, love sunlight. While other crops, such as peas and lettuce, prefer cooler temperatures. Also, consider which time of year you plant specific crops. Choose…
Growing Radicchio Adds Color to Your Garden
Fresh organic Radicchio Lettuce, ready for eating and cooking Cathy Isom tells you how to add a little colorful pop to your garden by growing your own Radicchio. That’s coming…
Growing Your Own Lettuce
…lettuce options you can have for your salads – and you can grow them right at home. Such as Arugula, French Crisp, Butter Lettuce, Romaine, Iceberg, and Leaf Lettuce. Lettuce,…
Why Create a Window Box Garden
…root crop, make sure your container can offer the space necessary for them to produce or choose a smaller variety of the traditional plant. Radishes, leaf lettuce, green onions, cherry…
April is Get Your Garden Springtime Ready Month
…Garden Springtime Ready Month Some things you should be doing this month to get that garden springtime ready include: planting spinach, peas, onion, lettuce, and radishes. Raspberries and strawberries too,…
How to Plant and Grow Chives
…them with their best companions: carrots, celery, and lettuce. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28, 2024 Fungicide Resistance…
Tips for Growing the Brussel Sprout
…tall it’s time to transplant them in the garden or raised beds. Its best companions are onions, potatoes, celery, dill, peppermint, tomatoes and spinach. Keep them away from Strawberry, lettuce,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-18-19
…week. Over the last couple of months, we’ve been following the romaine lettuce outbreak story and the show will feature another report confirming one source of that outbreak. Tune in…
Romaine Lettuce Outbreak Report Confirms One Source, Others Undetermined
The Federal Drug Administration made their romaine lettuce investigation records public this week, confirming only one source of the E. coli outbreak was identified. In December, the FDA identified a…
FDA Releases New Guidance for Product Recalls
…of attention paid to recalls of several food products in 2018 such as romaine lettuce, FDA has indicated that the total of 7,420 recalls for the year actually signifies a…
Springtime Vegetables to Start Indoors Now
…year, about the 3rd or fourth week of February is ideal time to plant them directly in the soil. You could also plant lettuce, chard, cabbage, and onions outdoors. Just…
2018 Farm Bill A Hit for California Agriculture
…two-thirds of the country’s fruits and nuts are grown across the state. California’s top producing commodities include dairy products, grapes, almonds, strawberries, cattle and calves, lettuce, walnuts tomatoes, and pistachios….