Farmers up and down California are using plastic mulches, row covers, and tunnels to improve vegetable production or extend the growing season. This publication describes the variety of materials available, their uses, and their potential benefits.

Rhubarb is a frost-tolerant cool-season perennial. Its edible stems' unique flavor makes it a favorite ingredient in pies and desserts. This publication gives you the basics on commercially growing, harvesting, and marketing fresh rhubarb.

Growers who use greenhouse transplants can target early-season markets and often produce multiple crops in a single growing season. In addition, they reduce pest and disease losses, and help ensure a more uniform stand.

Sprouts have been grown for food since prehistoric times, and they remain a viable crop today. This publication gives tips on growing, packaging, and marketing sprouts.

Basic information for commercial beet and Swiss chard producers, including information on crop climatic requirements, varieties, planting, fertilization, harvest, and marketing channels.

Cucumber is a profitable commercial crop over a large area of California. This publication gives tips on planting, cultivating, and marketing.

California farmers grow more than 550,000 tons of fresh-market tomatoes a year. This publication gives you concise information on culture, pest management, and marketing for this important crop.