Vegetables

We provide resources to take Texans from planning to planting to harvesting vegetables with programs and materials that cover topics ranging from plant selection to fertilization to composting. Our horticulturists are available to assist Texans with understanding what vegetables are best suited for each region and for each season.

Related Departments: Horticultural Sciences, Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Economics, Entomology

Tomatoes and peppers

Preserving the Harvest

Preserving the Harvest is a program series that teaches ways to preserve foods with tested recipes and research-based methods, using “hands-on” activities to practice preservation skills.
jars of homemade preserves

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Vegetables

Publications

Publication

This 4-week curriculum equips early childhood teachers with daily engaging lessons, group activities, and journal prompts to enrich your classroom while making learning fun!

Publication

Created by teachers, this multifaceted garden, nutrition, and physical activities curriculum is evidence-based and academically rich.

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Cultiva Maíz en tu huerto con confianza! Nuestra guía gratis con base científica, de la serie El Camino al Plato, te enseña cómo. Llena de consejos de expertos sobre preparación del suelo, siembra y cuidado de cultivos de temporada, nuestra guía te mostrará cómo construir el huerto abundante que siempre has soñado. ¡Descárgala hoy!

Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
Program

In-person class that will teach you how to both cook and grow the theme vegetable.

Program

Preserving the Harvest is a program series that teaches ways to preserve foods with tested recipes and research-based methods, using “hands-on” activities to practice preservation skills.

Program

Texas Superstar plants are specially recognized for superior performance in tough growing conditions in Texas.

Courses

Course

The Viticulture Concepts and Practices course and textbook bundle prepares learners for successful careers in the grape industry.

Course

Introduction to Basic Plant Breeding provides a review of plant reproduction genetic variation, gene banks, germplasm preservation, gene segregation, the power of selection and its role in plant breeding, and an introduction to intellectual property and its role in the life of a plant breeder.

Course

Advanced Plant Breeding provides the student with an overview of plant breeding methodology, statistics, and implementation.

Cooking Well Series

The Cooking Well Series is a suite of programs which includes various lessons of interactive classes with research-based information accompanied by a cooking component. Resources for this program are provided by county agents directly.

All Resources on Vegetables

  • Publication

    This 4-week curriculum equips early childhood teachers with daily engaging lessons, group activities, and journal prompts to enrich your classroom while making learning fun!

  • Publication

    Created by teachers, this multifaceted garden, nutrition, and physical activities curriculum is evidence-based and academically rich.

  • Publication

    Cultiva Maíz en tu huerto con confianza! Nuestra guía gratis con base científica, de la serie El Camino al Plato, te enseña cómo. Llena de consejos de expertos sobre preparación del suelo, siembra y cuidado de cultivos de temporada, nuestra guía te mostrará cómo construir el huerto abundante que siempre has soñado. ¡Descárgala hoy!

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    High tunnels are also known as hoop houses. These structures are similar to greenhouses, but they have no permanent floors or heating systems.

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    Today Master Gardeners are active in all 50 U.S. States and eight Canadian provinces. The heart of the Texas Master Gardener program is the dedicated, passionate volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge with anyone interested. 2019 Edition.

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