As summer winds to a close, it's the perfect time to save seeds from your garden for next year. Although the actual process of saving seeds is easy, there are a few important things to know in order to be successful.
Join Heidi Aufdermaur, UC Master Gardener and experienced Seed Saver for this class and learn:
- What types of seeds to save and the difference between heirloom and hybrid seeds.
- How flowers are pollinated and how seeds develop.
- How far apart to plant varieties of vegetables to ensure seed purity.
- How to save seeds and how long saved seeds last.
Registration Details:
Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2023
/h3>/h3>With spring quickly approaching, many gardeners are dreaming of their garden preparations: ordering seeds, prepping the soil, cleaning up from last year. With all these things in mind, have you ever thought about saving the seeds from the crops you grow? There are many benefits in considering this.
- Seeds and plants saved become acclimated to our environment, climate
- There is a greater variety of vegetables to grow
- There may be more genetic diversity when growing old-time veggies
- It is can be cost effective due to higher seed prices
Hybrids vs. Heirlooms
With this in mind, there are some important things to know about what veggies to grow in order to save...
/h3>- Author: Mike Hsu
In commemoration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May, you are invited to attend a special virtual presentation, "Stories in Seeds: Asian American Identity as Rooted in Heirloom Crops," by Kristyn Leach of Namu Farms and Second Generation Seeds.
The link to the online talk on May 25, 2022 (12:30 to 1:30 p.m.) can be found below.
Kristyn, a Korean American farmer in Yolo County, will share her personal story of activism for food and environmental justice, as well as her passion for nurturing connections between Asian American communities and the unique crops and foodways that are deeply rooted in their heritage.
In addition to growing Korean and East Asian produce using traditional methods, Kristyn is...
En los últimos años, los tomates heirloom se han convertido en los favoritos de la granja a la mesa.
Algunos consumidores están dispuestos a pagar un precio considerable en restaurantes de moda, mercados de granjeros, puestos en la carretera y hasta en tiendas de abarrotes locales por tomates de formas irregulares, colores vívidos y un intenso sabor a tomate.
La demanda del consumidor presenta una oportunidad y al mismo tiempo un reto, para losagricultores a pequeña escala.
“No es fácil cultivar las variedades heirloom”,...
Are you looking for new tomato varieties to grow this year? There are several factors to consider in making your choice.
What is the microclimate in your garden? Do you live in one of the cooler areas of Napa Valley, such as American Canyon or Carneros? How much sun does your garden get? Do you want to grow tomatoes for cooking and preserving, or do you primarily want tomatoes to eat fresh? Is your garden small, with room for only one or two tomato plants?
Consider also whether you want to grow hybrid or heirloom tomatoes. Many hybrids have been bred for better yield or disease resistance. Check the nursery label for the letters V, F, N, T or A. If present, these symbols indicate that a variety is resistant to...