The 2018 growing season has come to a close, but many
gardeners are already looking forward to 2019 and planning for their next
gardening adventures. Those who will be
new to gardening may also be planning their space and crops for 2019.
So, just when do you plant and harvest muskmelon? At what
temperature should asparagus be stored? These and other questions are being
answered by University of Tennessee Extension in the form of six new
publications. Recently posted online, these publications give Tennesseans a
quick and accessible guide to asparagus, beans, cole crops, peppers, sweet corn
and vine crops.
According to UT Extension specialist Natalie Bumgarner,
“There are many excellent crop options for vegetable gardeners to grow.
However, different types of crops often vary in time, space, nutrient and
management needs. This series of factsheets focuses on different types of
vegetable crops to help home gardeners choose the best crops and varieties for
their gardens.”
The factsheets include region-specific information for
beans, cole crops and vine crops. The publications also identify common pests,
diseases and issues for each of the crops. “Growers can be aware of the best
time to plant and tips and tricks for managing the productivity of these vegetables
in their gardens as well,” continued Bumgarner.
To access the factsheets, click on the links below, or go
to extension.tennessee.edu
and search for “Tennessee vegetable garden” under the “publications” tab.
For more home garden resources, contact your local county
Extension office. You can also visit the UT Extension website at extension.tennessee.edu.
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Contact:
Natalie Bumgarner, assistant professor, UT Extension, 865-974-7308,
nbumgarn@utk.edu