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Belgium endive (also known as witloof chicory) is a leafy crop whose leaves are used in fresh salad or cooked as vegetables. It is grown in two steps. Plants are grown in the ground over the summer, then the roots are harvested. The roots are trimmed of all green leaves, then are replanted in sand in a dark…
For best Brussels sprouts production, transplant seedlings into the garden in May or June. The plants will begin to produce sprouts in the summer and will continue through the fall and winter.
ollards are a cool season vegetable grown for their leaves. They are related to cabbage but do not form a tight head. Collards tolerate a wide range of warm to cold temperatures and, like many members of the cabbage family, will taste sweeter after a light frost.
This watermelon trial was conducted in the summer of 2006 at our (no longer in use) Nine Palms project location. Seventeen varieties of watermelons were grown to compare taste and production.
This corn trial was performed in the summer of 2007 at our Nine Palms project location (no longer in use). Under challenging weather conditions, Silver Queen and Peaches & Cream ranked highest among the four corns tested. Golden Bantam is not recommended.
This trial was conducted in the summer of 2008 at our Nine Palms project location (no longer in use). Peaches & Cream corn was reliably productive over an extended harvest period.
Napa cabbage is a large oblong cabbage with delicate, crinkled, pale green to white leaves and crisp, wide white ribs. Its flavor is mild and sweet. It is also known as Peking Cabbage and celery cabbage.
Before buying roses, you should survey the area where you will be planting them. Most roses require 6 to 8 hours of direct sun and can withstand full sun in our planting region. Next, pick roses that are disease resistant.
Arugula grows best in the cool season, so plant it in late fall or early spring. It can withstand light frosts. Arugula may bolt (go to flower) quickly, especially during warm spells. It will resow if allowed to go to seed.
Asparagus is a perennial plant that can produce for years if grown with care. Choose a site in full sun and prepare the soil well. The plants send up 5-foot tall, ferny growth over the summer, so plant them where they won’t undesirably shade other plants.
Asparagus plants can be either male or female. The…
