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Open Access Policy

May 20, 2026
By Rachel E Lee
Open Access PolicyUC ANR Publications is committed to making the research and expertise of the University of California available to the people it serves. In support of this mission, UC ANR Publications operates an Open Access publishing model for eligible titles.Copyright Copyright in all UC ANR…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Visit the UC Master Gardener Gardening Education Center

Sep 2, 2026

The Gardening Education Center (GEC) is a dynamic, experimental garden where UC Master Gardeners employ environmentally sound, water-wise methods to propagate and grow a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, pollinator plants and cover crops throughout the year. The GEC features a range of growing…
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Tolerance of lettuce varieties to Fusarium wilt – 2025

May 20, 2026
By Yu-Chen Wang
Tolerance of lettuce varieties to Fusarium wilt – 2025Alex Putman, Yu-Chen Wang, and Chris GreerSummaryFusarium wilt of lettuce, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae (FOL), is an economically significant disease on the Central Coast of California.  We conducted field trials to evaluate…
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Bread and Butter Pickled Jicama

Enjoy right out of the jar! Use on desserts such as pound cake or cheesecakes. The syrup is wonderful for drizzles too. Savory ideas – Use them in salads (use the syrup in your dressing), serve with ham or a glaze for chicken wings. Yield: ~ 6, pint jars Prep: 45 Minutes Processing: 15 MinutesIngredients: •…
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scattered cherries in front of a glass jar of cherry jam
Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Page

Cherry Chutney

An ideal partner for pork or turkey and makes a fabulous finish for a cheese tray. Yield: ~ 6, half pint jars Prep: 45 Minutes Processing: 10 MinutesIngredients: • 4 whole allspice • 1 cup white vinegar (5%) • 1 cinnamon stick (~6 inches long, broken) • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 10 cups sweet…
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6 glass jars of whole kumquats and cinnamon sticks
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Cinnamon Kumquats

These can then be eaten right out of the jar like candy or used on desserts such as pound cakes or cheesecakes. The syrup is wonderful for drizzles, too. Savory ideas: use them in salads (use the syrup in your dressing!), they would be perfect with ham, maybe as a glaze for chicken wings. Yield: ~ 6, half…
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a bowl of several pink peaches next to a bowl of blueberries
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Blueberry Peach Jam

Blueberry Peach Jam (no pectin) This jam makes a perfect pairing with cheese or topped on yogurt or ice cream. Makes: ~ 6 - 7 half-pint jars Prep: 30 minutes Processing Time: 5 MinutesINGREDIENTS: • 4 cups chopped peaches (~4 lbs peaches) • 4 cups blueberries (~1 quart fresh blueberries or 2 ten-ounce…
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mixed hot peppers in jars
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Hot Pepper Mix

A vibrant combination of green tomatoes, pearl onions and sweet and hot peppers. Makes: 5 Quart Jars Prep: 50 Minutes Processing Time: 15 MinutesINGREDIENTS: • ¼ cup mixed pickling spice • 2 Tbsp mustard seeds • 7 lbs green tomatoes, cored and cut into eighths (~21 medium) • 4 cups sliced, seeded Hungarian…
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two jalapeno tacos on a plate with a fork full of jalapenos and lime wedges
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Home-Style Pickled Jalapenos

These long, pickled pepper strips are the perfect fit for tacos, nachos, or any favorite sandwich that needs spicing up.Makes: ~ 6 pint jars Prep: 25 Minutes Processing Time: 10 MinutesINGREDIENTS: • 3 ½ pounds jalapenos, seeded and quartered • 1 cup thinly sliced white onion • 2 large carrots, thinly sliced…
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