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In today’s episode, we explore America’s top 10 homegrown vegetables. We are guided by Master Gardener and vegetable expert Gail Pothour. From tomatoes—America’s favorite, with 86% of gardeners growing them—to cucumbers, sweet peppers, hot peppers, squash, beans, lettuce, peas and more, we cover essential tips for garden success in your backyard.
In Part 1: Tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, beans, and carrots.
In Part 2 (after the commercial break): summer squash, onions, hot peppers, lettuce, and peas.
Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout
Pictured: Cucumbers on a Trellis
Links:
Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/
Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/
Rapid City (SD) Journal Newspaper: 10 most popular vegetables grown in American gardens
National Gardening Association: Top 5 Homegrown Vegetables
All About Farmer Fred:
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