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Managing Diseases of Organic Tomatoes in Greenhouses and …

Production of tomatoes in greenhouses and high tunnels has increased in popularity significantly in the last decade. Both provide the option of off-season production and expansion of markets over traditional … See more

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Water, Soil and Fertility Management in Organic High …

WEBIf tomatoes need 1” of water per week, for a 30’x96’ greenhouse or 2880 sq ft, 1” water equals 2880/12 = 240 cu ft of water or 1800 gallons (7.5 gal/cu ft) or the …

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Organic Plant Disease Management: the Environment

WEBA susceptible host may be present, and a virulent pathogen may be right where it needs to be to infect it, but no disease will ensue unless the environment is …

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Pest Control Options for Greenhouses, Hoop Houses and High …

WEBThere are many control options available to you and the best management plan utilizes Integrated Pest Management Strategies (IPM). IPM can be defined as: A …

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Soilborne Disease Management in Organic Vegetable Production

WEBSoilborne diseases can be a major limitation to crop production, particularly for vegetables. They are often difficult to control, even with conventional strategies. …

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What is Organic Farming

WEBWhat is Organic Farming? Organic farming refers to ecologically-based production systems used to produce food and fiber. Organic farming may be most widely …

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Maintaining High Tunnel Rotations, Soil Fertility & Soil Health

WEBAlternatives to this include the following management tactics: Regularly incorporate soil amendments like composts into high tunnel soils. Using composts …

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Sweetpotato for Profit and Health Initiative, International Potato

WEBSweetpotato for Profit and Health Initiative, International Potato Center (CIP) » High Tunnels Supplier Directory

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Constructing a Simple PVC High Tunnel

WEBAssemble 30’ hoops and purlin by gluing together 10’ and 20’ PVC pipes. Use PVC primer and glue, following instructions for correct use of products. 6. Raising …

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High Tunnel Materials

WEBGreenhouse grade polyethylene, a plastic film, is the most common material used for covering high tunnels. Polyethylene is sold by thickness in mils (1 mil = 1/1000 …

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Constructing a Simple PVC High Tunnel (Metric Units)

WEBThe ground should be level, side to side, and have no more than a 3% slope end to end. 2. High Tunnel Layout. Mark the corners of a rectangular area 5.5 m wide by …

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Season Extension Activities in Kansas: Legal Issues and Local Policy

WEBThe climate in Kansas presents challenges to growing and supplying produce during much of the year. However, season extension activities (SEAs) can help …

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Conversation with Extension Plant Pathologist

WEBDescription Maria mails plant samples along with a Plant Diagnostic Checksheet to a university Plant Pathology Diagnostic Lab. Maria sent two plants …

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Moving the Needle, Accomplishments of the National Strawberry

WEBThe NSSI is a competitive grants program that aims to move sustainable production forward through multidisciplinary projects focused on new and proven …

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SEASON EXTENSION ACTIVITIES IN KANSAS

WEBp_6 www.publichealthlawcenter.org Types of SEAs Growing Practices Season extension activities include growing practices such as the following: -Cultivar selection3Cultivar …

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Supplier Directory

WEBSweetpotato for Profit and Health Initiative, International Potato Center (CIP)

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Managing & Controlling Whiteflies, Aphids & Thrips in High …

WEBManaging & Controlling Whiteflies, Aphids & Thrips in High Tunnels Russell L. Groves. Department of Entomology. 1630 Linden Drive Madison, WI 53706. …

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