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Tomatoes do best planted in full sun all day, although they will usually produce some crop with less. If your plants have had symptoms of disease in previous years, it is important to plant in soil that has not grown tomatoes or their relatives such as peppers or eggplants for three or more years.
Radishes are grown for their crisp, spicy roots, but the entire plant is edible. The tops can be eaten like turnip or mustard greens, and some varieties are grown for edible seed pods.
Belgian endive can be successfully grown in Santa Clara County as a cool weather green. The plants need to be started in the summer. In late fall, they are harvested, trimmed, and transplanted into damp sand where they are kept cool and dark. Six plants will yield weekly salad greens from December through…
As one of the longest lived perennial vegetables, asparagus needs careful attention when planted. The tasty spears and 3-8 ft. high ferny growth will be a significant part of the food garden for 15 years or longer.
UC Marin Master Gardeners offer several educational programs targeted to children. Exploring Habitats is a field trip program designed for second graders that expose children to natural habitats and environmental awareness.
We invite you to join our public tomato trial and be a citizen scientist! Help us gather information by growing trial tomatoes in your garden and reporting the results.
Too many tomatoes to choose from? Can’t make up your mind? Consider High Density Tomato Growing, a great technique for anyone who wants to try lots and lots of varieties. Some advice: Plant two different tomato seedlings together in a single cage.
Watermelon are large vining plants that need lots of sun, water, and room to ramble in full sun. Transplant or direct seed in May to June. For best results, wait until daytime temperatures are regularly over 75°F and soil temperature is over 70°F. If growing your own seedlings, start the seeds 4 weeks before…
