Tag: vegetables
How to give Autumn meals a nutritious boost
Throughout Autumn, deep orange vegetables are plentiful and packed with nutritional qualities linked to numerous health benefits.
WVU celebrates anniversary with tomatoes
Natural Resources and Design two official new tomato names are West Virginia '17A, Mountaineer Pride and West Virginia '17B, Mountaineer Delight.
40 foods to enjoy as summer fades to fall
Before the leaves begin to change, let’s take some time to enjoy all the fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs that are in season and readily available.
Hot off the press: It’s pepper season!
Shoppers only have access to a few types of peppers at the grocery store, but hundreds are available for gardeners to grow in the home garden.
How to avoid early season pests in your vegetable garden
By learning to identify the common pests in the early season, you can isolate the problem and get rid of them before your bounty is lost.
It’s not too late to plant a vegetable garden
If you didn’t find time to plant a garden this spring, don’t worry. Gardeners can plant vegetables in July and August for a fall harvest.
Beets pack a powerful nutritional punch
Both beets and beet greens are very nutritious — rich in antioxidants, fiber, folate, phytonutrients and vitamin A.
All in the plant family: vegetable classification and cultivation
Vegetable plants in the same family have similar characteristics. Familiarity with plant families gives gardeners keen insight to plants’ unique needs.
Why won’t my garden grow? 10 common plant problems
Keeping a watchful eye on your garden throughout the season helps you detect plant problems early, and apply effective solutions before it’s too late.
Measuring pesticides on produce
Media stories about pesticides may convince some consumers certain fruits and vegetables aren't safe. But what is the science behind the information?
