Agrilife Extension Resources
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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Blackberry plants are excellent additions to Texas home gardens. They can be grown easily in small areas, they tolerate the high temperatures of Texas summers, and they bear abundant fruit in spring and early summer. This factsheet instructs gardeners on the care of blackberry plants and provides two recipes that showcase blackberries. (2 pages)
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This 4-page factsheet discusses the late-season application of nitrogen and its relationship with grain protein.
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This publication covers flax production from seedbed preparation through pest control, harvesting and marketing. The important flax diseases are described and illustrated and control methods are suggested.
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This publication gives Texas rice farmers the latest research-based information about producing rice in Texas.
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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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High tunnels are also known as hoop houses. These structures are similar to greenhouses, but they have no permanent floors or heating systems.
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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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This book helps potential growers answer the essential question of “Why do you want to plant a vineyard?”
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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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This handbook provides advice for all aspects of basic peach production.