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Julie at Plant Sale
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2025 Fall Plant Sale

Sep 20, 2025

UC Master Gardener Program of San Diego CountyFall Plant Sale September 20, 20259 am - 3 pm at Balboa ParkHundreds of Gardener-grown Plants for Sale Plus Live Demonstrations and Educational OpportuntiesSan Diego, Calif. – The University of California (UC) Master Gardener Program of San Diego County will be…
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Central Sierra: Grow Your Own Festival (LT MG)

Jun 6, 2025

Join the UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin for a free community event celebrating the joys and benefits of edible gardening in high elevation regions.  Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event has something for everyone!Edible plants chosen specifically for Tahoe's…
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Varieties of chard and kale growing in the Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden. Laura Kling
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Winter Vegetable Garden

September 16, 2025
It will soon be time to start planting many cool season crops.  There are several reasons to plant a winter garden. Many crops actually taste better and grow best in cooler weather. Also, a winter garden is less work: the weather is more comfortable and there is less weeding and watering to do.  Finally,…
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Broccoli photo Marty Nelson
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Broccoli

Broccoli, Brassica oleacea, is a cool season plant in the mustard family consisting of an edible flower head, stems, and leaves. There are short season and long season varieties. You can grow broccoli in the spring and again in the fall. Broccoli is delicious eaten fresh out of the garden.
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cabbage photo Jean Christofferson
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Cabbage

Cabbage, Brassica oleracea var capitata, is a cool weather vegetable related to kale, collards, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, and kohlrabi. Can grow year-round along the coast. Native to coastal areas of Western Europe. There are short-season, mid-season, and long-season varieties.
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Califlower photo Jean Christofferson
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Cauliflower

Cauliflower. Brassica oleacea. is a cool season crop that requires attention to timing and care. Cauliflower has an edible flower head, leaves, and upper part of the stem. There are two varieties: short-season (40-70 days) and long-season (90-200 days).
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Kale
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Kale

Kale, Brassica oleracea var. acephala, comes in edible and ornamental varieties. Ornamental or flowering kale is grown for decorative leaves. Edible, or salad, kale is a super nutritious, cool-season, fast-growing relative of cabbage that is eaten raw or cooked. Within each type there are many sizes, shapes,…
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Plant Pathology

Program OverviewThe Plant Pathology Program provides applied research and outreach to support agricultural production across Imperial, Riverside, and San Diego counties. This tri-county region encompasses a wide diversity of crops and growing conditions—from the desert-irrigated systems of Imperial Valley to…
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Cauliflowers Graffiti (purple), Romanesco (green), and Snowball (white)
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Cauliflower

Transplant into the garden February–April, September (maybe August or October). Plants are ready to transplant 8 weeks after seeding. Harvest when the heads are of good size, usually 5 to 6 inches in diameter and still compact.
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Broccoli

When to plant: February–April, August–September (maybe October) Broccoli matures in 60 to 90 days, depending on the time of year and the variety planted. Harvest broccoli heads as soon as they reach maturity. Ideally the buds on the heads should still be small and firm, not swelling or starting to open,…
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