Vegetable gardening episode 3: Favorite Colorado fruit and vegetables

Aurora Water's Senior Water Conservation Specialist and Master Gardener Diana Denwood shares her favorite fruit and ...

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🍅 Growing your own tomatoes can save you money and they are easy to grow, especially cherry tomatoes.

🥬 Lettuces and kale are cost-effective to grow and will last longer in your garden compared to store-bought ones.

🌶️ Bell peppers, especially orange, yellow, and red ones, are expensive in stores, so growing your own can save you money.

🎃 Winter squash, such as pumpkins, are easy to grow and have a high yield. Growing your own can also be a fun fall activity.

🥦 Broccoli is a healthy plant that yields large heads and several offshoots if harvested on time.

🥦 Cauliflower is similar to broccoli and can be grown easily, just be mindful of keeping the aphids away.

🧄 Garlic is cheap and easy to grow, although the heads may not be as large as store-bought ones, they are packed with flavor.

❌ Stone fruit trees like peaches and plums are challenging to grow in Aurora due to early and late spring snowstorms.

❌ Blueberries require acidic soils, so growing them in Aurora may require special soil mix and container gardening.

❌ Carrots need loose sandy soil, which may require heavy amending of the soil for successful growth.

❌ Growing hot peppers for a fiery flavor requires the plants to suffer, so watering should be reduced after the plant has set fruit.

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00:08 Diana introduces herself and mentions that she will be teaching about her favorite fruits and vegetables to grow in Aurora.

00:14 She mentions that there are many tasty plants that grow easily in Colorado.

00:18 Diana lists cherry tomatoes, kale, summer squash, grapes, and peas as some of her favorite cost-effective vegetables to grow in Aurora.

01:00 She mentions that growing your own lettuce and kale can save you from wasted food.

01:12 Diana suggests growing your own bell peppers as they can be pricey to buy.

01:26 Winter squash is listed as an easy plant to grow with a high yield.

01:43 Broccoli is mentioned as a healthy plant that yields a lot.

01:52 Cauliflower is listed as a vegetable that acts similarly to broccoli.

02:03 Garlic is mentioned as cheap and easy to grow, although the heads may be smaller than store-bought ones.

02:24 Diana mentions that there are some fruits and vegetables that are challenging to grow in Aurora and labels them as expert or intermediate level.

02:51 Blueberries are mentioned as requiring acidic soil, making them challenging to grow in Aurora's alkaline soils.

03:04 Carrots require loose sandy soil, something that is not common on the Front Range.

03:11 Hot peppers are mentioned as easy to grow, but their flavor can be affected by watering techniques.

03:40 Melons are listed as finicky and susceptible to powdery mildew and squash bugs.

04:01 Thinning and pruning are mentioned as necessary for maintaining high yields in strawberries and raspberries.

04:07 Conventional tomatoes are listed as not suitable for beginners due to their susceptibility to viruses, fungus, and watering needs.

04:36 Seeking guidance from the CSU Extension Service is recommended for finding varieties that work best in a specific climate.

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Q&A

What are some cost-effective vegetables to grow in Aurora?

Tomatoes, lettuces, kale, bell peppers, winter squash, broccoli, and garlic.

What are some challenging fruits and vegetables to grow in Aurora?

Stone fruit trees (expert), blueberries (expert), carrots (expert), hot peppers (intermediate), melon (intermediate), strawberry and raspberry (intermediate), and conventional tomatoes (intermediate).

Why is it more cost-effective to grow your own tomatoes?

Buying organic tomatoes can be expensive, but growing your own cherry tomatoes is easy and cheaper.

What are some tips for growing vegetables in Aurora?

Thin and prune the plants properly, amend the soil if necessary, and turn down the water after the plants have set fruit.

Where can I seek guidance for finding the best varieties for my specific climate?

You can reach out to the CSU Extension Service in your home county for professional guidance.