…percent, which is a huge jump. That’s good for carbon sequestration and the overall health of the soil.” Simmons said they have field trials going on lettuce, tomatoes, and many…
Genome Published of the Small Hive Beetle, a Major Honey Bee Parasite
…the destructive and invasive Asian longhorned beetle along with other sap beetles that are pests of sweet corn, tomatoes, strawberries and other fruit and vegetable crops. Source: Agricultural Research Service…
Purple Veggies to Consider Growing
…showy flowers. Purple tomatoes. There are quite a few, including one that has a balanced flavor that’s sweet, acidic, savory, even smoky. Purple carrots. They’re sweet and retain their color…
Growing Veggies Indoors All Year Long
…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…
Celebrating National Pepper Month
…Peppers can be enjoyed plain as a healthy snack, or as additions to sweet and salty meals. They’re related to chili peppers, tomatoes, and breadfruit. Pepper comes in a variety…
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,…
How Much to Plant in the Garden
…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…