Vegetable Care

The Master Gardener vegetable gardens at the AACO Extension Office demonstrate best practices in organic gardening.

Fruits and vegetables have various and specific ways to properly store them to prevent spoilage and ensure the best flavor.

How to water and fertilize container grown vegetable plants

Proper care of the plants growing in your Salad Table™ or Salad Box™ will provide a steady supply of leafy greens.

The “cut-and-come-again” harvesting method is the best way to harvest salad greens grown in Salad Tables™ or Salad Boxes™ to extend the harvesting period.

Floating row cover (FRC) is a white, light-weight fabric made from spun-bonded polyester or polypropylene. It is used by gardeners to protect plants from insect pests and to extend the growing season during cool weather.

How and when to fertilize vegetables

Use floating row cover to protect plants and extend the growing season. If the soil is bare, plant a cover crop to improve the soil for the next season.

Learn the basics of fertilizing, watering, and weeding a vegetable garden to keep your plants healthy and productive.