…24 feet of space to provide roughly 12 pounds of harvest. If it’s Cherry Tomatoes, 35 plants will be needed and about 46 feet of row length to provide about…
Agri View: Learning from Native Americans
…It has long been established that tomatoes are the most planted crop anywhere on earth. There is no practical record, but, they were being grown here in America before the…
Foods with Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
…rates from heart disease and cancer. You may want to include plenty of these options, when considering getting more anti-inflammatory foods in your diet. Tomatoes Olive oil Green leafy vegetables,…
The California Kitchen: Vegetarian Lasagna
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Vegetarian Lasagna with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Whole Tomatoes 2 Zucchinis 4 T…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Sacramento County
…in the past. Originating in Asia, the Oriental fruit fly is known to attack over 230 kinds of fruits and vegetables including different types of citrus, walnuts, prunes, tomatoes, and…
Water Works: Deficit Irrigation in Processing Tomatoes
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, research looking at deficit irrigation in the production of processing tomatoes has produced some interesting results. Because of the nature of…
The California Kitchen: Sauce Bolognese
…C Maitake Mushrooms 1/2 C Spanish Onion 1 LB Ground Wagyu 1 C Tom Sauce 1 C Roasted Tomatoes TT Italian Season TT S+P TT Sugar 1 T at a…
You Should Consider Growing Wildflowers
…of our hands. They are great at attracting bees and butterflies, especially in or near our gardens when its time to pollinate tomatoes, squashes, and much more. Wildflowers set down…
Foods to Grow on a Balcony
…the floor, and it will happily grow upwards and produce fruit above everything else. Tomatoes and Hot Peppers will also do well on the balcony. Tomato vines can be trained…
Help Your Summer Garden Survive the Heat Wave
…hotter temps. Such as tropical plants, tomatoes, melons, eggplant, peppers, and squash. Add a little shade protection or consider planting into containers so they can be moved under the porch…
How to Deal with Tomato Hornworms
…Ours. How to Deal with Tomato Hornworms If you’ve ever grown garden tomatoes, chances are you have dealt with hornworms. These green caterpillar pests can be found in most any region of…
Celebrating National Cheese Day
…to consume it thoughtfully. The best way to eat cheese is to serve it on a cheese plate with pears, grapes, olives, and tomatoes. It’s great when it’s paired with…
Celebrating National Hamburger Day
…forget the trimmings. They are so many delicious ways you can customize your burger — add bacon, ketchup, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, mayo, and many other favorite fixings! I’m Cathy Isom……
USDA Announces Streamlined Purchase Program to Supply Nutrition Assistance Programs with American Farm Products
…$25 million for pork products $25 million for tart cherries $22 million for dried peas $20 million for cheddar cheese $18 million for clingstone peaches $15.5 million for processed tomatoes…