In the winegrape vineyards of northern California, fire and its associated smoke pose a unique threat in the form of smoke-taint damage to the fruit. A preliminary study looks at whether prescribed burning as a fire prevention method poses a risk to winegrape crops.
Saving seeds is an easy and economical way to continue growing favorite varieties. This page offers tips for successfully saving seeds, including how to collect, prepare, and store them.
Seed Saving Basics Beans and Peas Cucumbers Eggplant Lettuce Okra Peppers/chiles Squash and Pumpkins Tomatoes Biennial Vegetables Flowers Herbs See Seed Saving Basics for general information on saving seeds. Type: Easy, self-pollinated before flowers open.
So you've spent the latter part of your summer preserving tomatoes. Congratulations! Don't be daunted by the thought of what to do with all of these gorgeous preserved goodies, take a look at the UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra's preserved tomato recipe collection.
Fundamental Canning Processes handouts and food safety informational posters can he found here, as well as slideshows and videos of pre-recorded or past workshops.
