Plants & Crops
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers a wide variety of programs, brochures, field days and one-pagers to help Texans with agricultural crop production, whether that is a food crop or specialty crop. Experts can be located across the state to advise on plant needs and best management practices.
Related Departments: Soil and Crop Sciences, Horticultural Sciences, Agricultural Economics, Entomology

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This publication explains how to grow leafy greens such as spinach in Texas. Topics include: site selection, soil preparation, fertilizing, varieties, planting, care during the season, diseases, insects, and harvesting. (3 Pages)
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Esta publicación de cinco páginas explica cómo cultivar, mantener y cosechar verduras de hojas verdes como las espinacas en Texas.
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Squash is a prolific garden vegetable in all areas of Texas. This publication lists recommended varieties of zucchini and yellow, acorn, butternut, and scallop squash. It also offers tips on: site selection, soil preparation, planting, fertilization, watering, care during the season, disease and insect control. (3 Pages)
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Esta publicación enumera las variedades recomendadas de calabacín y calabaza amarilla, bellota, nuez y vieira.
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This publication gives basic cultural information on growing radishes, a cool-season crop. Topics include: site selection, soil preparation and fertilizing, varieties, planting, care during the season, harvesting, insects, diseases, and cleanup. (3 Pages)