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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
Tomatoes
by Ward Upham
MF312
Best practices for growing tomatoes in Kansas. Includes planting and variety recommendations with tips for managing common pests and diseases. 4-page, color.Revision Date: Mar 2018
Fertilizing Gardens in Kansas
by Ward Upham
MF2320
Covers soil testing, fertilizer composition and application rates, information on adjusting soil pH, and more. 12-page, color.Revision Date: Jan 2018
Recommended Vegetable Varieties
by Ward Upham
L41
Available selections for Kansas gardeners, including many new and improved varieties. 4-page, color.Revision Date: Oct 2017
Gardening on Lead-Contaminated Soils
by Phillip P. Defoe DeAnn Presley Ganga M. Hettiarachchi
MF3166
Learn about the threats to your family’s health associated with gardening near older homes and other sources of lead. 8-page, color.Revision Date: Jun 2017
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
Squash Bug, Home and Horticultural Pests
by James R. Nechols Raymond A. Cloyd
MF3308
Identification and management of this major insect pest of field and garden-grown squash and pumpkins. 4-page, color.Published Date: Jul 2016
Squash Vine Borer, Home and Horticultural Pests
by James R. Nechols Raymond A. Cloyd
MF3309
Tips for home gardeners on how to identify and manage this damaging pest of cucurbit plants such as squash, pumpkin, cucumber, and muskmelon. 2-page, color.Published Date: Jul 2016
Growing Growers: Growing Your Own Vegetable Transplants
by Cary L. Rivard Megan M. Kennelly
MF3126
Information for commercial and hobby farm growers on plant development and growth requirements, equipment and supplies, production and disease prevention tips. 12-page, color.Published Date: Feb 2016
Growing Growers: Drip Irrigation Basics
by Cary L. Rivard Cathie Lavis
MF3125
How to install a drip irrigation system for small-acreage fruit and vegetable production in the Great Plains. 8-page, color.Published Date: Feb 2016
Drip Irrigation for Community Gardens
by Cary L. Rivard Ward Upham Cathie Lavis Cheryl R. Boyer
MF3124
Drip systems are a common method of irrigating vegetable crops. Such a system benefits a community garden by applying water directly to the plant root zone at a rate that can be absorbed by the soil without runoff. This publication shows how to install a successful drip irrigation system for community gardens, including small plots and home gardens. 8-page, color.Published Date: Oct 2014
High Tunnels
DVD586
A high tunnel — also known as a hoop house or passive solar greenhouse — is a simple structure used to extend the growing season for fruits and vegetables. DVD contains information on design, planting, management, and additional resources. Runs 27 minutes.Published Date: Jun 2013
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
Integrated Pest Management in Greenhouses and Herbaceous Nurseries
by Raymond A. Cloyd James Quinn David Trinklein
MF2892
Integrated pest management (IPM) involves use of cultural, physical, biological, and chemical methods to manage insect and mite pests. Includes inspection, scouting and monitoring. 8-page, color.Published Date: Jul 2009
Tomato Leaf and Fruit Diseases and Disorders
L721
Causes and controls of leaf and fruit diseases of tomatoes. Early Blight, Septoria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Speck, Bacterial Spot, Bacterial Canker, Anthracnose, and Blossom End Rot. 6-page, color.Revision Date: May 2009
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