St. Tammany Master Gardener Association
GROWING VEGETABLES
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Alliums
​Allium is a genus of flowering plants that includes onions, garlic, scallions, shallots, leeks, and chives.
Tomatoes
Get details about growing tomatoes in our area, including soil, water, common pests and diseases, and peculiar things tomatoes do.
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Irish Potatoes
Everything you need to know about growing potatoes in our region.
Brassicas
A wide range of crops are included here: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, bok choi, and more.
Carrots, Parsnips, Salsify
​These root vegetables grown in and eaten fresh from your own garden are a real treat!
Lettuce
​Learn all about growing lettuce, one of the most trouble-free crops that grows in St. Tammany.
Diseases and Pests
Discover what is bothering your plants and how to fix the problem.