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

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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.
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This course teaches the basics of growing tomatoes in your garden, and allows you to cover the material at your own pace and on your own time schedule so begin when you’re ready. This course was first developed for Texas gardeners. However, most information is suitable for other regions.
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Gardening in Texas has unique challenges, but that doesn’t mean you can’t grow vegetables here. You just need to know what kind, when, and where.
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Learn how to grow turnip and mustard greens in Texas. This free 2-page Easy Gardening factsheet covers how to plant, care for, and harvest these cool-season vegetables.
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Learn the best way to harvest vegetables from your garden. Our simple guide offers quick tips for picking, handling, and storing your vegetables. Download today and keep your produce fresh!
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Healthy gardens start with healthy soil. This free 2-page Easy Gardening factsheet guides you through the basics for improving soil and preparing beds for planting. Learn about different soil types and how to manage them.
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Spanish Version. Created by teachers, this multifaceted garden, nutrition, and physical activities curriculum is evidence-based and academically rich.
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Set of five children’s books featured in the Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! curriculum.
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The popularity of organically produced foods is increasing and more growers are becoming interested in organic production.
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It’s hard to tell when your plants are sick. This free 2-page factsheet makes it easier to make sense of common plant symptoms and diseases. Learn how to identify common garden diseases and protect plants from future outbreaks.
