Tired of bolting spinach? Plant while soil is cool.
Plant spinach when soil is cool, then other heat-tolerant greens in the summer.
Wait for soil to warm up to plant cukes
Wait until your soil warms up about 70 degrees to plant cucumbers.
Coax tomatoes and peppers to maturity
Use plastic sheeting to warm the soil.
OSU expert recommends waiting to plant vegetable garden
A few days of sunny weather isn't enough to warm the soil
Add new flavor to the table with 8 unusual vegetables
OSU Extension master gardener educates people about underused vegetables
Gardening Publications and Resources
A list of some of our most popular and useful publications.
WSU Vegetable Research and Extension
The Vegetable Research and Extension program at WSU Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research & Extension Center includes a wide range of projects such as screening new crops and breeding lines for suitability for production in Western Washington, testing new products such as degradable mulch and high tunnels, evaluating integrated pest management strategies, and implementing water and soil conservation practices.
Herbs and Vegetables in Oil - SP50-701
It’s important to keep food safety in mind when storing vegetables (such as garlic, mushrooms, chili peppers) or herbs in oil. These low-acid foods can be a source of Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which are found in soil, water, and air. This publication provides recipes and information on safe and proper storage.
Can you help with less grass and more veggies?
Q: I live in DT Corvallis. Want to convert about 1,400 SF lawn into garden. Currently digging up soil to get rid of as many weeds and grass roots as feasible. Soils turns rock hard in summer. Should I mix in compost? If so, how much? Should I cover with fabric? If so, what type. Also, a lot of my lawn would be shaded at least part of the day. What would be the best veggies/herbs to plant?
Tips for first-time gardeners
Tips help first-time gardeners get started.