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The vegetable seed trials are conducted by Master Gardeners across the state and the Dakota County Master Gardeners also trial these seeds in the demonstration gardens here at UMore. We keep track of planting dates, germination rates, growth habits, harvest dates and best of all, how everything tastes! The results are sent in during October and are then published in the Northern Gardener magazine.
This year in addition some old favorites such as lima beans and zucchini, we are trialing a variety of Asian vegetables. We have had some challenges because of the cooler weather; these vegetables seem to prefer hotter, more humid weather and the Foo Gwa (Bitter Melon) never germinated.
Here are some interesting facts about the vegetables in our garden: