This week YHEP Instructor, Nicole Hansen shows you how you can grow tomatoes successfully here in the Mojave Desert.

Hansen, N. 2020, Grow Tomatoes in the Mojave Desert, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel

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Nicole Hansen

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Guacamole Guacamole Weding, H. 2024, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, Recipes
Summer Squash Salsa Summer squash is the secret ingredient in this summer salsa. Make it a meal by adding whole grains. Extension's Healthy Aging Program 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletter - Healthy LIVING while aging! (2021-08)
Combatting Salinity: Evaluation of Tomato Rootstocks Under Mild and Severe Salt Stress This Extension publication reports the results of University of Nevada, Reno Experiment Station research that tested six different commercial tomato rootstocks and one commercial tomato cultivar for salt tolerance under low, moderate and severe salinity levels. Bonarota, M.S., Barrios-Masias, F.H., & Singletary, L. 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno FS-21-08
Combatting Salinity: Evaluation of Tomato Rootstocks Under Mild and Severe Salt Stress This Extension publication reports the results of the University of Nevada, Reno Experiment Station research that tested six different commercial tomato rootstocks and one commercial tomato cultivar for salt tolerance under low, moderate, and severe salinity levels. Bonarota, M.S., Barrios-Masias, F.H., & Singletary, L. 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Tomatoes and Produce Safety Tomatoes are a highlight of summer crops, but they also fall in the category of higher risk produce. This article provides an overview of best on-farm practices for tomato safety. This topic is part of an ongoing series to provide concise, crop specific guidance for preventing fo... Moe, J. 2021, Desert Farming Initiative (DFI), University of Nevada, Reno

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Grow Tomatoes in the Mojave Desert

This week YHEP Instructor, Nicole Hansen shows you how you can grow tomatoes successfully here in the Mojave Desert.

Published by: Hansen, N., 2020, Grow Tomatoes in the Mojave Desert, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel