varieties

4 popular wine varieties and the foods that go with them

Ingredients and culinary skills are not the only components that can bring out the flavor in a delicious meal. Wine can serve as the perfect complement to a meal, particularly when individuals identify which varieties go well with certain foods. Wine lists can sometimes be intimidating when dining...

Behind the seeds

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu What do Firecracker dwarf sunflower, Emerald Tower basil, Amazing cauliflower and Sugar Ann snap peas have in common? They’re all varieties that won first place in the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener seed trials. Each...

Master Gardener seed trials give Minnesota green thumbs the inside edge on best picks

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Red carrot trial results from Master Gardener Nick Lamon. The Malbec carrot is on the far right. Looking for the ideal addition to your menu? Give Malbec a try. As in Malbec, the red carrot, though the Malbec red wine could be fine fare...

2022 Master Gardener seed trials results are in

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu "Peppery but never bitter." "The healthiest plant of all varieties." "A clear loser." Those are some of the takeaways from testers who know their stuff: University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteers, reporting the results...

The most popular teas from around the world

An ancient drink with a rich history, tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages around the world. According to legend, the mythological Chinese ruler Shennong discovered tea by accident when the leaves of a nearby plant fell into water he had boiled. Thanks to the nutritional benefits of tea...

2021 broccoli trial results: screening for Alternaria and black rot tolerant varieties in the Midwest

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu The results from our 2021 broccoli trial are finally here! We hope they can be useful to you as you choose varieties for the year to come. We conducted a replicated trial, inoculated with black rot, at the Southern Resarch and...

Choosing Kiwiberry Varieties

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Graduate research assistant Seth Wannamuehler receives a lot of questions about kiwiberries. That is because for the last several years, he has been researching kiwiberry production and breeding in Minnesota as part of Dr. Jim Luby's fruit...

Ordering asparagus crowns

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Several of the most popular asparagus varieties for Minnesota gardeners are being discontinued: Jersey Knight, Jersey Giant and Jersey Supreme. While you may be able to snag a few remaining crowns from an online retailer, it is time to...