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Demystifying the Wholesale Market
by Cary L. Rivard Megan McManus
MF3576
Consumer demand for local food is growing, and farmers can benefit from this by growing for wholesale. This manual provides Midwest small or mid-scale specialty crop growers an overview of the steps needed to enter the Greater Kansas City wholesale market. 60 pages, color.Published Date: Sep 2021
Ornamental Gourds
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
Gardening 911: Costs and Benefits of Home Gardening
MF3538
Gardening for food can be a rewarding activity. Benefits may include connecting to your food in a new way, improving health, and lowering food costs. Includes worksheets to help you figure your costs and savings from home gardening. 6 pages, color.Published Date: Aug 2020
Cross-Striped Cabbageworm: Insect Pest of Vegetable Crops
MF3505
Information to help identify and manage this insect pest that feeds on cole crops such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage, and on turnips and leafy-green vegetables. 2-page, color.Published Date: May 2020
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
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
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
Insect and Mite Pests of Vegetable Gardens
MF3480
How to detect, identify and manage insect and mite pests in vegetable gardens. Includes photos of common pests and information on susceptible host plants. 8-page, color.Published Date: Mar 2020
Sweet Corn
MF669
A guide to growing sweet corn in the home vegetable garden, from variety selection to soils, fertilizers, and insects. 2 page, color.Revision Date: Jan 2020
Rhubarb
by Ward Upham
EP99
Publication describes how to grow rhubarb in home gardens. This perennial spring vegetable can be planted once and harvested for many years. 2-page, color.Revision Date: Dec 2019
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
Selling Produce in Kansas: Licensing Requirements
MF3478
In order to reduce the risk of foodborne illness from fresh produce, there are state and federal regulations in place to help ensure the safety of produce sold in Kansas. This fact sheet provides information on the regulations specifically for selling produce. 2 pages, color.Published Date: Dec 2019
Biological Soil Amendments of Animal Origin (BSAAO)
MF3434
Produce growers are allowed to use biological soil amendments of animal origin if they follow the certain regulations about treatment and time between application and harvest. This publication provides guidance to growers by highlighting the regulations and answering common questions about the practice. Updated for 2019. 2 pages, b/w.Revision Date: Oct 2019
Pruning Apple and Pear Trees
by Ward Upham
MF3450
Fruit trees need pruning to create strong limbs to support a plentiful crop. This fact sheet describes basic tools, strategies and techniques for pruning apple and pear trees. 4-page, color.Published Date: Oct 2019
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
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