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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

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

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Want to grow raspberries in Texas? This free factsheet teaches you how to grow raspberries using new shade and primocane strategies. Download now and get growing!

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

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

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Courses

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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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Deepen your understanding of wine chemistry. This self-paced, 6-hour enology course gives you the knowledge needed to craft balanced, high-quality wines. Learn how sugars, pH, nitrogen, SO₂, aroma, phenolics, and fermentation influence wine quality. Start learning today!

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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!

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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    Not sure if your land is right for fruit or nut trees? This free guide walks you through a simple soil drainage test to help orchards and vineyards thrive. Download your free guide today!

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    ¡Cultiva Rabanos 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 Persimones 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 Tomatillos 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 Romero 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 Duraznos 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 Espinacas 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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    This digital educational poster showcases 57 muscadine grape cultivars—for free. Learn about each variety with beautiful photos, names, and pronunciations. Download your free copy today!

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    This digital educational poster shows 67 winegrape varieties of Texas—for free. Learn about each variety with beautiful photos, names, and pronunciations. Download your free copy today!

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    This digital educational poster shows 65 winegrape cultivars of Texas—for free. Learn about each variety with beautiful photos, names, and pronunciations. Download your free copy today!

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