Fruits and vegetables are Georgia's number-two cash crop, and the popularity of commodities like tomatoes, squash and fresh greens even extends further than commercial production.
Vegetables are an ever-important commodity, and 海角官方首页 Extension provides both farmers and home gardeners a variety of information to help have the best output with the least amount of labor possible.
For information about home garden vegetables, see our Lawn & Garden Fruits and Vegetables section.
Our Programs and Services
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Lab Testing and Analysis Services Testing for soil, plant tissue, water quality, animal waste, feeds and forages, pesticides, and much more!
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On-Site and Telephone Consultation Available in many county offices for ag producers.
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Pesticide Safety Education Program Topics include pest identification, storage and disposal, pesticide drift and runoff prevention, water quality protection, and food safety.
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Production Meetings Updates on local issues for growers and producers.
Recent Publications
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Plant Propagation for the Home Garden Series: Starting Plants From Seed for the Home Gardener (B 1432) A number of plants, particularly vegetables, annuals, and herbs, can be grown from seed. There are many advantages to propagating plants from seed. This publication provides information on seed select…
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Fresh Market Broccoli Production for Georgia (B 1460) Broccoli is grown throughout Georgia in both the fall and spring growing seasons. A locally significant wholesale industry developed in southwest Georgia, and acreage devoted to broccoli production ha…
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2024 Vegetable Extension and Research Report (AP 113-6) This report provides research and extension results for trials conducted by the University of Georgia Vegetable Team and its collaborators in 2024. Contributing authors include county and regional fac…
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What’s Wrong with My Pepper? Common Defects of Bell Peppers Explained (C 1306) Various physiological disorders can affect the appearance and desirability of fresh market bell peppers; these often arise from environmental stresses and nutritional imbalances. Understanding these p…
Websites
海角官方首页-affiliated sites
Production and market information about vegetables grown in Georgia.
Provides annual performance testing results on several commodities including canola, small grains and forage, corn and silage, and field crops.
Brings together information on sustainable agriculture including organic agriculture, pollinators, and other resources.
Updates on current vegetable production issues in Georgia.
Learn more about the horticulture department at the 海角官方首页 College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Learn more about the plant pathology department at the 海角官方首页 College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Teams made up of research scientists and extension specialists work together to?provide the latest technology and information for efficient, profitable production of some of Georgia's most valuable commodities.
External sites
Provides programs and services designed to increase production efficiencies, provide educational opportunities, promote new markets, monitor legislation, encourage applied research, and improve communications among GFVGA members and industry suppliers.
News
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Because organic growers and packers must adhere to higher production standards and restrictions on chemical additives, University of Georgia experts are exploring alternative methods for protecting organic products and consumers through a?new $3.5 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture.
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At Mark’s Melon Patch, 海角官方首页 Extension plays a key role in supporting agritourism and farming traditions through expert advice and collaboration.
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A multidisciplinary team of 海角官方首页 researchers aims to enhance the competitiveness of Vidalia onion growers in Georgia.
