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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

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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.
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Publications

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.

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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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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.

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Courses

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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.

Course

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

Course

This course introduces students to the concepts and practices of viticulture as well as management practices used by grape producers.

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

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  • 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

    This course introduces students to the concepts and practices of viticulture as well as management practices used by grape producers.

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

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    Blueberries can thrive in Texas with the right soil and care. This free 8-page guide explains variety selection, planting, irrigation, and pruning for productive fruit at home or on the farm.

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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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