Plants

The list of terms that can fall under the category of plants is nearly endless, but no matter the name they are an important part to any ranch or farm. This section contains tips for good agriculture practices along with in depth knowledge about soil fertility and everything in between.

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Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors: III. Germination

This guide details the process of starting vegetable seeds indoors, covering key factors like temperature, humidity, light, soil preparation, planting, watering, and monitoring for successful germination. It provides step-by-step instructions to create th...

Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors: II. Materials

This second of four fact sheets in this series explores materials needed to start seeds indoors—specifically, seeds, containers, soilless mix (potting soil), lights, water, fertilizer, a heat source, fans, labels, and a general growing space. Our focus is...

Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors: I. Planning

For many Utah gardeners, starting vegetable seeds indoors offers both an exciting opportunity to experiment with new varieties and a practical necessity for ensuring the successful growth and production of certain crops in their unique environmental condi...

Evaluation of Cold-Hardy Grapes on the Wasatch Front

Grapes can be an excellent addition to home gardens and a revenue opportunity for small-acreage farms. Utah’s Wasatch Front region, along with portions of Cache Valley, are well suited to grow grapes, particularly the more cold-hardy cultivars. Many new c...

Expected Vegetable Yields in Utah

In response to the increasing importance of small-scale urban farming, in 2021, legislation was passed for the state of Utah (House Bill 390) to establish the definition of urban farming as part of the modification of the Urban Farming Assessment Act.