Vegetable Crops in San Joaquin County

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Vegetable production plays an important role in San Joaquin County agriculture. Local growers produce a wide variety of vegetable crops for both processing and fresh markets. Major vegetable crops grown in the county include:

• Processing tomatoes
• Potatoes
• Watermelons
• Pumpkins
• Garlic
• Fresh market tomatoes
• Onions
• Bell peppers
• Sweet corn
• Cucumbers
• Squash

UC Cooperative Extension works closely with local growers to address challenges facing vegetable production in the region. Research trials are conducted in commercial fields with grower cooperators to evaluate production practices and identify solutions to issues affecting crop health and profitability.

Areas of research and extension focus include:

• Weed management
• Disease management
• Nematode management
• Insect pest management
• Production practices that improve crop performance and sustainability

Research-based information is shared with growers and agricultural professionals through grower meetings, newsletters, field consultations, phone assistance, field days, and educational workshops. These efforts help ensure that vegetable producers have access to the latest science-based information to support successful crop production in San Joaquin County.