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Fruits And Vegetables
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Need a lucky start to your garden? Certain foods symbolize luck and prosperity. Carrots, said to resemble lucky pennies when sliced, are on the list and a Bay Area garden favorite.
An online self-paced training for family child care home providers on infant and toddler feeding recommendations. This online training includes videos, short quizzes, and activities. It is free for California child care providers and for a $15 fee for providers outside of California. The training was…
When to plant: January to early February
Harvest window: May through June, depending on variety
Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring and post-harvest, additional applications based on tree age, health, and soil quality
Prune dead and diseased branches, and roughly 10% of new growth in late summer
Este curso, "Recomendaciones Para la Alimentación de Infantes y Niños Pequeños para Proveedores en Hogares de Cuidado Infantil," es para proveedores en hogares de cuidado infantil familiar. Esta capacitación en línea incluye videos, cuestionarios cortos y actividades. Estas capacitaciones fueron…
When to plant:
Blackberries and Raspberries: mid-January to March
Strawberries: late August (summer plantings) or late October (winter plantings)
Harvest window: May through September, depending on the variety
Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring, additional applications as needed.
Explore garden safety tips for when wildfire ash comes to your garden. Learn about potential hazards, safe cleanup practices, and scientific risk assessments.
The Nutrition Policy Institute has created several online trainings to support healthy eating and active living in a variety of settings including food banks and childcare.
When to plant: Citrus can be planted almost any time of year. The best time is after the last frost in spring (mid-March)
Harvest window: Year-round, depending on variety
Fertilization: Nitrogen in January, again in May/June timeframe. Monitor for zinc, iron, and other micronutrient deficiencies and…
