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2019 Indiana Farmers Market Prices: Fruit
Fruit production in Indiana is growing, and more fruit is being sold at farmers markets. In this publication, the second of three related articles (HO-319-W and HO-321-W), three Purdue University researchers discuss how ...
2019 Indiana Farmers Market Prices: Specialty Produce
Demand for locally produced foods has grown significantly. Farmers markets are an important sales outlet for specialty crops farmers. In the third of three related publications (HO-319-W and HO-320-W), two Purdue Univers...
A Comparison of Price Trends Between Farmers Markets and Grocery Stores
Tomatoes are a major specialty crop for Indiana vegetable farmers. This Purdue study looks at price data from farmers markets and grocery stores and finds that produce sold at farmers markets is not necessarily more e...
Bacterial canker is an infectious disease of fresh-market and processing tomatoes that usually results in reduced yields and premature fruit drop. The symptoms, disease cycle, and control methods of bacterial canker are ...
This publication discusses the source of toxicity, implications for horticulture, juglone sensitivity in plants, plants observed to be sensitive and tolerant to juglone. An illustration of a typical leaf and nut chara...
Blossom End Rot of Tomato Fruit
Blossom end rot is a physiological disorder that occurs wherever tomatoes (and peppers) are grown. The symptoms, factors affecting blossom end rot and control methods are covered in this publication. ...
Cantaloupe and Watermelon Disease Management Timeline for Indiana
This handy publication presents a timeline for managing common diseases of cantaloupe and watermelon in Indiana.
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Common scab occurs in most areas where potatoes are grown. It is a major production problem that affects tuber grade quality and has only a small effect on total yield. This publication provides information about symptom...
Gives pictures and general information about vegetable insects. ...
Muskmelons, watermelons, cucumber, squash, gourds, and pumpkins are cucurbits commonly grown in Indiana. These crops are attacked by a variety of insects and related pests, including aphids, cucumber beetles, seedcorn ma...
Diagnosis and Control of Onion Diseases
This publication provides information about various onion diseases such as purple blotch, downy mildew, neck rot, onion smut and more. It includes information about the diseases' symptoms, life cycle and control methods....
Effects of Cold Weather on Horticultural Plants in Indiana
Cold weather can injure fruit and vegetable crops, and ornamental plants, in fall, winter, and spring. This updated publication identifies types of injury, factors that influence the degree of injury, and steps that can ...
Gives description, life cycle, plants affected, and chemical control measures against the flea beetle. ...
Food Safety for Fruit and Vegetable Farms: BARDOT - A New, Fast Method for Identifying Microbes
In food safety and other areas, it is important to quickly identify microbes that are present. Purdue researchers developed a technique that can identify many types of microorganisms three times faster than normal lab...
Food Safety for Fruit and Vegetable Farms: Good Agricultural Practices for Fruit and Vegetable Farms
Food safety is important on every farm, and growers have a responsibility to minimize food safety risks to produce food that is not only wholesome and nutritious, but also safe. This joint publication of Purdue Extension...
Food Safety for Fruit and Vegetable Farms: Good Agricultural Practices for Fruit and Vegetable Farms
Food safety is important on every farm, and growers have a responsibility to minimize food safety risks to produce food that is not only wholesome and nutritious, but also safe. This joint publication of Purdue Extension...
Fruit and Vegetable Farmer Surveys: Characteristics of Indiana Vegetable Farmers
Purdue researchers surveyed Indiana fruit and vegetable producers in 2012. This publication provides some of the survey findings about vegetable Indiana vegetable farmers, including their demographic characteristics, ...
Fruit and Vegetable Farmer Surveys: Characteristics of Indiana Vegetable Farming Operations
Purdue researchers surveyed Indiana fruit and vegetable producers in 2012. This publication provides some of the survey findings about vegetable farming operations in Indiana, including farm size, ownership, labor pra...
Fruit Diseases: Disease Management for Fruit Trees After Crop Loss
In the event of crop losses from extreme spring weather, growers still need to manage their trees for diseases. If trees are not managed, populations of disease inoculum can build up and threaten the crop the following s...
This publication explains the details of substrate electrical conductivity (EC) for greenhouse growers.
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This publication describes the importance of measuring plant light use, and then describes a study that offers some promise of ...
This publication aims to provide information to growers about estimating the costs and benefits when they use supplemental lighting.
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This publication will help you accurately perform the pour-through technique for measuring substrate electrical conductivity (EC).
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This publication summarizes how much additional fertilizer a crop needs under sub-irrigation when the growing medium contains...
This publication details substrate characteristic s and provides research-based information about them as a reference to guide growers.
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Guide to Information for Starting in the Nursery Business
This is a reference list of informative publications which can provide answers to many of the questions which arise when considering a new nursery business. ...
Guide to Production Information for the Commercial Nursery Crop Grower
This publication is a reference list of informative publications which can provide answers and guidance to the commercial nursery grower on topics from propagation to pest management. ...
Heating requirements for winter hydroponic lettuce production
To produce hydroponically grow crops, such as lettuce, in greenhouses during Indiana winters, heating is required. However, the cost can be high. This publication helps greenhouse growers calculate whether the cost of...
High Tunnel Cucumber Production Guide
High tunnels, also called hoop houses, are a form of protected agriculture. The plastic-covered structure blocks rain, snow and strong wind that crops are exposed to when growing in the open field. Seedless cucumber is o...
How to Splice Graft Cucumber Plants
Grafting cucumber with squash rootstock (Cucurbita maxima, C. Moschata and C. maxima X C. moschata) has proven to be an effective approach to improving cucumber's cold tolerance. Vegetable growers are likely to benef...
Identification and Control of Crucifer Diseases
This bulletin addresses the major disease problems of crucifers in the Midwest and is intended to be used as an aid in their identification and management. The bulletin includes information about black rot, black leg, do...
Identification and Management of Pumpkin Diseases
This publication discusses the major and minor diseases for pumpkins in Indiana and provides suggestions for their control. ...
Identifying Air Pollution Damage on Melons
This leaflet discusses the diagnosis, identification, and solutions of air pollution damage on melons. Tables are included listing the relative injury and symptoms which may be confused with air pollution injury. Pictu...
Illustrated Definitions of Plant Problems
This publication is a picture dictionary of common plant problems. It is designed to help plant growers learn the terms that plant specialists and reference books use to describe a plant disease or injury. By knowing the...
Indiana and the 2017 Census of Agriculture
The 2017 Census of Agriculture, data courtesy of the USDA, shows that Indiana seems to be adapting to the changing economic climate: Bigger large farms, more smaller operations, and a positive outlook for the Indiana...
This publication is a resource for those who are considering high tunnel production or are relative beginners. This resource describes: selecting the right size and type of high tunnel for your operation, choosing a s...
List of Assistance and Regulatory Agencies for Starting in the Nursery Business
This publication is a listing of Federal and Indiana state government agencies that regulate various activities involved in operating a landscape plant nursery. ...
Managing Environment in High Tunnels for Cool Season Vegetable Production
In a high tunnel or hoophouse, vegetable growers can influence three crucial factors: light, temperature and relative humidity. In this publication, Purdue Extension experts discuss practical suggestions for managing...
Managing Insect Pests of Commercially Grown Crucifers
Talks about insects that attack cole crops, the damage they do, and control measures. ...
Managing Phytophthora Blight of Cucurbits
Phytophthora blight is perhaps the most serious disease of cucurbits in Indiana. This updated (2020) bulletin describes the disease cycle, symptoms and management of Phytophthora blight of cucurbits, which has charac...
Managing Striped Cucumber Beetle Populations on Cantaloupe and Watermelon
Topics discussed in this publication are: description and life cycle of the striped cucumber beetle, transmission of bacterial wilt, monitoring beetle populations, and control insecticides....
Melcast: Melon Disease Forecaster
This publication is targeted towards individuals who operate or consult with large scale commercial muskmelon or watermelon farms in areas where Alternaria leaf blight, anthracnose, and gummy stem blight are common manag...
Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers 2024
Eight Midwestern states cooperate in the production of this annually updated guide. It includes production information such as vegetable varieties, soils and fertility as well as recommendations for weed, insect and dise...
Midwest Vegetable Trial Report for 2001
This bulletin provides trial information for many vegetable varieties, including: beans, broccoli, cabbage, cucumber, garlic, muskmelon, onion, pepper, pumpkin, squash, summer squash, sweet corn, tomatillo, tomato, wa...
Midwest Vegetable Trial Report for 2002
This bulletin provides trial information for many vegetable varieties, including: broccoli, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, muskmelon, onion, pepper, pumpkin, summer squash, sweet corn, tomato, watermelon, and miscellaneou...
Midwest Vegetable Trial Report for 2003
This bulletin provides trial information for many vegetable varieties, including: broccoli, cabbage, cucumber, edamame, garlic, muskmelon, onion, pepper, pumpkin, summer squash, sweet corn, tomato, watermelon, and mis...
Midwest Vegetable Trial Report for 2004
This bulletin provides trial information for many vegetable varieties, including: broccoli, cucumber, eggplant muskmelon, onion, pepper, pumpkin, squash, sweet corn, tomato, watermelon, and miscellaneous.
Midwest Vegetable Trial Report for 2005
This bulletin provides trial information for many vegetable varieties, including: broccoli, eggplant, muskmelon, onion, pepper, pumpkin, squash, sweet corn, tomato, watermelon, and miscellaneous.
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Midwest Vegetable Trial Report for 2006
This bulletin provides trial information for many vegetable varieties, including: muskmelon, okra, onion, pepper, pumpkin, squash, sweet corn, tomato, watermelon, and miscellaneous.
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Midwest Vegetable Trial Report for 2007
This bulletin provides trial information for many vegetable varieties, including: mixed crops, muskmelon, onion, pepper, pumpkin, squash, sweet corn, tomato, and watermelon.
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Midwest Vegetable Trial Report for 2008
This bulletin provides trial information for many vegetable varieties, including: chard, eggplant, lettuce, mixed crops, muskmelon, onion, pepper, pumpkin, sweet corn, sweet potato, tomato, and watermelon.
Midwest Vegetable Trial Report for 2009
This bulletin provides trial information for many vegetable varieties, including: beans, beet, cucumber, eggplant, leek, melon, muskmelon, onion, pepper, pumpkin, squash, sweet corn, tomato, and watermelon.
Midwest Vegetable Trial Report for 2010
This bulletin provides trial information for many vegetable varieties, including: melon, onion, pepper, pumpkin, squash, sweet corn, and sweet potato.
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Midwest Vegetable Trial Report for 2011
This bulletin provides trial information for many vegetable varieties, including: beans, cucumber, edamame, melon, pepper, pumpkin, squash, sweet corn, tomato, and watermelon.
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Midwest Vegetable Trial Report for 2012
This bulletin provides trial information for many vegetable varieties, including: cucumber, edamame, garlic, lettuce, melon, muskmelon, pepper, potato, pumpkin, squash, sweet corn, tomato, turnip, and watermelon.
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This bulletin provides trial information for many vegetable varieties, including: asparagus, cabbage, cantaloupe, lettuce, mixed crops, onion, pepper, pumpkin, sweet corn, tomato, and watermelon.
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Midwest Vegetable Trial Report for 2014
This bulletin provides trial information for many vegetable varieties, including: Asian vegetables, broccoli, cantaloupe, cucumber, kohlrabi, mixed crops, pepper, potato, pumpkin, radish, sweet corn, tomato, and water...
Midwest Vegetable Trial Report for 2015
This bulletin provides trial information for many vegetable varieties, including: bok choy, cantaloupe, cucumber, mixed crops, pepper, pumpkin, squash, sweet corn, tomato, and watermelon. ...
Midwest Vegetable Trial Report for 2016
This bulletin provides trial information for many vegetable varieties, including: bean, cantaloupe, cucumber, pepper, pumpkin, squash, strawberry, sweet corn, tomato, watermelon, and winter melon. This ...
Midwest Vegetable Trial Report for 2017
This bulletin provides trial information for many vegetable varieties, including: bean, cantaloupe, cucumber, pepper, pumpkin, squash, strawberry, sweet corn, tomato, watermelon, and winter melon. This publication is ...
Midwest Vegetable Trial Report for 2018
This bulletin provides trial reports for many vegetable varieties including cantaloupe, pickling cucumber, pepper, pumpkin, summer squash and zucchini, sweet corn, tomato, and watermelon. Lists of vegetable seed sour...
Muskmelon Problems on Acid Sandy Soils: Manganese Toxicity and Magnesium Deficiency
This leaflet discusses diagnosis, identification, and correction of acid soil problems. Pictures are included of problem plants. ...
On-farm Food Safety for Produce Growers: Microbial Water Quality testing
Water quality is important, because the water you use on your produce farm could potentially introduce human pathogens into your production fields, equipment and workers, washing and packing facilities, and directly o...
Opportunities in the Fresh-Cut Fruit Sector for Indiana Melon Growers
8-page publication provides an overview of the fresh-cut produce industry and of the melon industry in Indiana and discusses available opportunities for Indiana melon growers in the fresh-cut fruit indistry....
Optimal fertilizer solution concentration for Hydroponic lettuce production
Growth rates differ for lettuce varieties grown in the Midwest. By comparing several varieties and types under different fertilizer concentrations using NFT and CFT production systems, we provide growers with fertilizer ...
Pepper Disease Management Timeline for Indiana
This handy publication presents a timeline for managing common diseases of pepper in Indiana.
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Pages: 1
Language: English
...Performance of lettuce varieties in greenhouse hydroponic production
Consumer demand for locally grown and fresh, leafy greens is rising. Not much is known about how individual varieties perform in hydroponic culture. 24 varieties from Romaine, Leaf, Oakleaf, and Head types were grown in ...
Greenhouse hydroponics allow for year-round production of lettuce and other leafy greens, but heating can be expensive. Cold tolerance was tested for 24 varieties and found that air temperatures of 60 degrees Fahrenheit ...
Pest Control in Indiana Cantaloupe Production
Questions often arise about the use of pesticides in any cropping system. This publication provides information on how cantaloupes are grown in Indiana including how producers control diseases, insect and weed pests....
Pest Control in Tomatoes for Processing
This publication provides scouting information and treatment options for disease and insect pests of tomatoes for commercial producers....
Protecting Pollinators: Protecting Pollinators in Fruit and Vegetable Production
Most commercial fruit and vegetable growers rely on pollinators to successfully produce their crops. But pollinators face many threats. This publication explains what these commercial fruit and vegetable growers can d...
Protecting Pollinators: Tips for Commercial Agricultural Pesticide Applicators
While agricultural pesticide applicators may not be able to control factors like habitat loss, they can take practical steps to help protect the pollinators so many in the agricultural industry rely upon. This publica...
Pumpkin Disease Management Timeline for Indiana
This handy publication presents a timeline for managing common diseases of pumpkin in Indiana.
Format: PDF
Pages: 2
Language: English
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