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

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

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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!

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Set of five children’s books featured in the Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! curriculum.

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

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

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.

Course

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

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

  • 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 downloadable textbook for the Viticulture Concepts and Practices Course introduces students to the concepts and practices of viticulture as well as management practices used by grape producers.

  • Course

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

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    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.

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    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!

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    ¡Cultiva Pepinos en tu jardín con confianza! Nuestra guía gratis, con base científica de la serie El Camino al Plato, te enseña cómo superar desafíos comunes, elegir las mejores variedades y disfrutar de una gran cosecha. ¡Descárgala ahora! 

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    ¡Cultiva Uvas en tu jardín con confianza! Nuestra guía gratis con base científica, de la serie El Camino al Plato, te enseña cómo a resolver problemas comunes, elegir las mejores variedades y disfrutar de una gran cosecha. ¡Descárgala ahora! 

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    ¡Cultiva Fresas en tu jardín con confianza! Nuestra guía gratis con base científica, de la serie El Camino al Plato, te enseña cómo a resolver problemas comunes, elegir las mejores variedades y disfrutar de una gran cosecha. ¡Descárgala ahora! 

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    ¡Cultiva Peras en tu jardín con confianza! Nuestra guía gratis con base científica, de la serie El Camino al Plato, te enseña cómo a resolver problemas comunes, elegir las mejores variedades y disfrutar de una gran cosecha. ¡Descárgala ahora! 

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    ¡Cultiva Cebollas en tu jardín con confianza! Nuestra guía gratis con base científica, de la serie El Camino al Plato, te enseña cómo a resolver problemas comunes, elegir las mejores variedades y disfrutar de una gran cosecha. ¡Descárgala ahora! 

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