Variety Selection

Garden Help > Vegetables > Brussels SproutsSummaryFor 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.OverviewThe purpose of the project was to determine the best…

Garden Help > Fruits & Nuts > BlueberriesIntroductionIn February 1997, a group of Master Gardener volunteers established a variety trial to evaluate 15 varieties of blueberries in a replicated trial. This was conducted at the Bay Area Research and Extension Center of the University of…

Garden Help > Vegetables > Belgium EndiveSummary Belgian endive can be successfully grown in Santa Clara County as a cool weather green. The plants need to be started in the summer. In late fall, they are harvested, trimmed, and transplanted into damp sand where they are kept cool and dark…

Garden Help > Fruits & Nuts How to grow: Growing Grapes in Your Backyard Video: Growing Table & Wine Grapes in Santa Clara County [1 hr 24 min] Pest management: Grape Overview of cane & spur pruning: Grape Pruning 101 When to plant: FebruaryMarch Harvest window: JulyOctober, depending on variety Fer...

Garden Help > Vegetables > CucumbersSummaryFourteen varieties of cucumbers were compared for flavor and production. Stallion White and Japanese Climbing ranked top in flavor. Marketmore 76 was top in production.OverviewThis was a trial to compare the production and taste of 14 varieties of cucumbers…

Garden Help > Fruits & Nuts How to grow: UC Backyard Orchard, Kiwifruit Pest management: Kiwifruit When to plant: JanuaryMarch (bareroot) Harvest window: OctoberNovember, depending on variety Fertilization: Regular nitrogen feeding during first half of growing season Annual care overview: Provide st...

Garden Help > VegetablesSummer squashes such as zucchini are harvested young and eaten immediately. Despite its name, winter squash is grown in the summer. The name comes from the fact that the mature fruits can be stored for winter eating. Pumpkins are also types of winter squash.UC Links How…

Garden Help > Fruits & Nuts > WatermelonThis watermelon trial was conducted in the summer of 2006 at our (no longer in use) Nine Palms project location.Taste Test SummarySeventeen varieties of watermelons were grown to compare taste and production. The taste test winners were:Sweet SiberianOsh…

Garden Help > Fruits & Nuts > Citrus Site selection Plant selection Planting citrus Irrigation Fertilizing and nutrient deficiencies Pruning Freeze protection and frost hardiness Fruit development and harvesting Container growing Common citrus pests Varieties of citrus Citrus are attractive, long-li...

The carrot study consisted of growing 14 varieties of carrots in three different soil textures and compositions. There were several objectives for the study: Determine the best germination method for planting seeds.