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

Related Topics

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

Learn About
Vegetables

Publications

Publication

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

Publication

The popularity of organically produced foods is increasing and more growers are becoming interested in organic production.

Publication

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

All Vegetables Publications

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.

All Vegetables Programs

Courses

Course

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

Course

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.

Course

The Learn, Grow, Eat & Go online course is a self-directed and engaging training course for teachers, volunteers, and Extension. It serves as a dynamic professional development opportunity and a new, multimedia curricular option for the Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! Curriculum.

All Vegetables Courses

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.

Cooking Well Series

All Resources on Vegetables

  • Publication

    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.

  • Publication

    This easy-to-use guide is a reference for Texas grape growers trying to identify potential biotic and abiotic problems in their vineyards.

  • Publication

    This textbook for the HORT-CO-003 Viticulture Concepts and Practices Course introduces students to the concepts and practices of viticulture as well as management practices used by grape producers.

  • Course

    The Learn, Grow, Eat & Go online course is a self-directed and engaging training course for teachers, volunteers, and Extension. It serves as a dynamic professional development opportunity and a new, multimedia curricular option for the Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! Curriculum.

  • Course

    Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! (LGEG) is the popular research-based, evidence-based curriculum project of the International Junior Master Gardener® Program. This course is primarily for elementary students. However, anyone is welcome to enroll and work through the virtual classroom materials at their own pace.

  • Publication

    This 2-page fact sheet discusses the signs and symptoms of citrus greening and areas along the Gulf Coast under a citrus greening quarantine.

  • Course

    This course provides access to videos, webpages, and printed materials that teachers need to guide students through the Learn, Grow, Eat, & Go program.

  • Publication

    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.

  • Course

    Develop a thorough understanding of different wine types, grape juice composition, enology chemical analysis methods, alcoholic fermentation, lab setup, and more with our course. Focusing on theoretical knowledge and virtual demonstrations, you’ll be on your way to being a high-quality winemaker after our course. Enroll today!

  • Course

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

Have questions? We can help!

As part of our extension mission of Serving Every Texan, we aim to make contacting our experts easy. Find the best fit for your needs:

Localized Information & Resources

Find your county agent

Domain Knowledge & Topical Expertise

Talk to an extension specialist

Media Inquiries & Resource Scheduling

Contact Media Relations
Back to top