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vegetables
Storing potatoes in cold temperatures
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Potatoes stored below 40 degrees F will not sprout and will remain firm for
long periods. However, such storage will often lead to starches being
converted...
Tips for staying healthy
Melissa Bess, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Camden County, University of Missouri Extension
It seems like there’s always something that can make us sick or...
Garden prep
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By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture
Ok, well the colder weather is supposed to reach us this week. However, it is not too early...
Dinner tips for picky eaters
Editor -
The picky eater patrol is here to help
(Family Features) When it comes to promoting a healthy diet, it can be difficult to convince children...
Hardiness of cool-season vegetables
K-State -
Cool-season vegetables vary in cold tolerance, with some able to take colder
temperatures than others. Semi-hardy crops can take a light frost but are
damaged by...
Horticulture news
K-State -
By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture
I learned many things from my dad growing up. How to plant potatoes, how to drive a stick...
Winter squash is a great addition to fall menus
Editor -
Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Bates County, University of Missouri Extension
Winter squash are prominently displayed at grocery stores in...
Fall planting of asparagus & rhubarb
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Fall Planting of Asparagus & Rhubarb
We sometimes receive questions as to whether asparagus or rhubarb can be
moved in the fall. Though these crops are...
Last tomatoes of the season
K-State -
Cold nights are increasing in frequency now that we are into October. If you
have tomatoes, you may have some that are approaching maturity.
Leave them...