Pumpkin, Cucurbita pep, is a winter squash that grows from a flower. It is a fruit, but it is usually prepared as a vegetable. The plant has male and female flowers. Pumpkins need lots of growing space and may be trellised.
Spinach (Spinacea oleracea) is a cool-season annual crop that matures quickly. It's eaten raw or cooked and is packed with vitamins and minerals. Spinach produces a rosette of leaves that may be wrinkled (savoy or semisavoy types) or smooth (flat leaf types). Leaves are oval, round, or triangular on short…
Summer Squash, Cucurbita pepa Grow Sheet. Easy, prolific warm season vegetable. Good source of vitamin A and potassium. High producer; bears fruit until weather cools in the fall.
How to grow Winter Squash, Curcurbita pepo (acorn) and Cucurbita maxima (butternut).Winter squash originated in the Americas and thrives in Marin's Mediterranean climate. Varieties include acorn, butternut, Hubbard, pumpkin, and spaghetti squash. Bush and vining varieties available.
We compared thirteen varieties of red looseleaf lettuce to determine the best production and taste. All of the varieties were very healthy and pretty to look at. Flame and Cardinale were judged the best at the tasting, Sunset and Bronze Arrow were tied for second and Susan’s Red Bibb was third. The very…
We offer a wide selection of delicious tomato seedlings, from huge beefsteaks to bite-size cherry tomatoes, both heirloom and modern varieties, in a rainbow of colors. All have been trialed by UC Master Gardeners and chosen for great flavor, productivity, and vigor.Public Tomato TrialIn addition to the…
Transplant or direct seed: May–June
For best results, wait until daytime temperatures are regularly over 75°F and soil temperature is over 65°F
Start in pots for transplants: April–May; ready to transplant in 4 weeks
Be sure to grow what you and your family like to eat. Marie Narlock It's possible to eat fresh from the garden all year long in Marin. Doing so takes a fair amount of planning. Here's how to determine which crops will suit your climate, space, and palate.
