New Kent and Charles City VCE

New Kent and Charles City VCE Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments.

Trusted, research-based education from Virginia Tech and Virginia State University, proudly serving New Kent County and Charles City County through 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Family & Community programs. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic i

nformation, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or any other basis protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Marci Siebert, New Kent VCE, at (804) 966- 9645 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
*TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

09/04/2026

Anyone interested in becoming an Extension Master Gardener?

09/04/2026

September is here, are you doing any fall planting? 🍂🧡

Direct Sowing:
Zones 6A & 6B: Baby Salad Lettuce, Mustard, Radish, Spinach
Zone 7A: Beginning of the month: Beets, Swiss Chard, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi. All month: Baby Salad Lettuce, Mustard, Radish, Spinach, Turnips
Zone 7B: Beets, Swiss Chard, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Baby Salad Lettuce, Mustard, Radish, Spinach, Turnips
Zone 8A: Beginning of the month: Carrots, Rutabaga. All month: Beets, Swiss Chard, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Baby Salad Lettuce, Mustard, Radish, Spinach, Turnips
Zone 8B Direct Sowing Recommendations are available in the publication linked below.

Transplanting:
Zones 6A & 6B: Beginning of the month: Head Lettuce
Zone 7A: Beginning of the month: Broccoli. All month: Head Lettuce
Zone 7B: Beginning of the month: Broccoli, Cabbage, Chinese Cabbage, Leeks. All month: Head Lettuce.
Zone 8A: Beginning of the month: Cauliflower, Cabbage, Leeks. All month: Broccoli, Chinese Cabbage, Head Lettuce
Zone 8B Transplanting Recommendations are available in the publication linked below.

You can prepare for the entire planting season by visiting https://brnw.ch/plantguide - keep in mind that this resource has not been updated to reflect the new hardiness zones. To determine your USDA zone, you can enter your zip code here: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

09/04/2026
09/04/2026

Mark your calendar!!

The Rooted & Rising Small Farm Conference is coming to Norfolk this October.

This is your time to get out on area farms and into research facilities, sit in on keynotes and educational sessions, and connect with folks who understand the work 🌱

🗓️ October 15–16th, 2026
📍 Norfolk, Virginia

Save the date now. Registration opens soon and you’ll want to be ready!

09/01/2026
08/14/2026

Address

11809 New Kent Highway
New Kent, VA
23124

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18049669645

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