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Master Gardener Tips June 21, 2023

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By Katie Markheim, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener 

Vegetable cultivars for Nebraska. You know, there is a great way to ensure a hearty, healthy and active garden, just select the right cultivars of your favorite plant stock or seed.

Cultivars are plant varieties that have been produced in cultivation by selective breeding. Vegetable cultivars for home gardens should be adapted to local growing conditions, depending on what region of Nebraska you’re planting in. Your garden location, experience, likes or dislikes, and intended use of your produce are factors in selecting veggie cultivars for your garden. Choosing which vegetable cultivar can be bewildering because there are so many varieties. For great suggestions, check out our online NebGuide G1896!