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Pruning Peaches, Plums, Cherries and Other Stone Fruits

by Ward Upham

MF3451

Fruit trees need pruning to create strong limbs to support a plentiful crop. This fact sheet describes basic tools, strategies and techniques for pruning peaches, plums, cherries and other stone fruits. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Dec 2019

Why Fruit Trees Fail to Bear Fruit

by Ward Upham

MF2166

Information for home gardeners on growth requirements, weather conditions, and other factors that affect tree fruit production. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Feb 2017

Small- and Tree-Fruit Cultivars

by Ward Upham

MF1028

Lists fruit varieties that have been shown to grow and produce in Kansas, and pollination requirements for various fruit crops. 8-page, b/w.

Revision Date: Apr 2013

Spray Guide for Growing Stone Fruit at Home

by Ward Upham

MF3430

Pest management recommendations for home gardeners, 2-page, color.

Published Date: Jul 2018

Onions

by Ward Upham

MF761

Advice for growing onions: Variety selection, transplants and seeding, soil preparation, care, harvest, storage, related vegetables, pests, and diseases. 2-page, color.

Revision Date: Sep 2019

Ornamental Gourds

by Charles W. Marr Ward Upham

MF847

Gourds commonly grown for ornamental uses and utensils include species of the genera Cucurbita, Lagenaria and Luffa. Two pages, color.

Revision Date: Nov 2020

Kansas Garden Guide

by Londa Nwadike Megan M. Kennelly Raymond A. Cloyd Rebecca McMahon

S51

Successful gardens are the result of good planning, watchful care, and effective management. With a few simple tools, a little land (or a lot of containers), and desire to nurture plant growth, anyone can become a home vegetable gardener. This guide will provide advice and steps needed to achieve a successful home garden. The Kansas Garden Guide combines knowledge gained from decades of gardening, making it an essential sourcebook to garden throughout communities in Kansas. 202 pages, color.

Revision Date: Mar 2023

Strawberries

by Ward Upham

MF598

Best practices for growing strawberries in Kansas, planting and variety recommendations, and tips for managing diseases and insects. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Jun 2018

Grapes

by Ward Upham

MF635

Tips for growing grapes in Kansas gardens. Includes growing requirements and varieties, site preparation and planting, training and pruning systems, and harvesting. 8 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2020

Cucumbers and Melons

by Ward Upham

MF668

Advice for growing cucumbers and melons: Variety selection, soil preparation and planting, flowering and pollination, cultivation and care, insect pests and diseases. 2-page, color.

Revision Date: Sep 2019

Raspberries and Blackberries

by Ward Upham

MF720

How to grow raspberries and blackberries in the fruit garden or home landscape. Information on site selection and preparation, planting and care, bramble types and cultivars, plus a list of recommended varieties. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Sep 2019

Irish Potatoes

MF488

Tips for growing potatoes in Kansas with a list of recommended potato varieties and uses based on K-State trials. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Mar 2020

Asparagus

by Ward Upham

MF319

Tips for growing asparagus in the home garden. Includes site preparation, fertilization, planting and care, pest management, harvesting, and variety recommendations. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Sep 2019

Planning Your Fruit Garden

MF352

A guide to the plant selection, soil preparation, fertilization and planning necessary for successful fruit gardens. 4-page., color.

Revision Date: Apr 2020

Growing Vegetables in Pots

by Ted Carey Rebecca Bandli Robin Dremsa

MF2873

Vegetable container gardening is easier for people with limited space, mobility, or time. Includes tips on pots, potting mixes, fertilizer, watering, varieties, and related topics. 4 p.

Published Date: Apr 2009