Results
High tunnels
How to build a high tunnel
Evaluation of Haygrove High Tunnels for Season Extension in Organic Vegetable Production
(In 2006 Fruit and Vegetable Crops Research Report, PR-538, p. 72)
High Tunnel Winter Spinach Production in Central Kentucky
(In 2004 Fruit and Vegetable Crops Research Report, PR-504, p. 67)
High Tunnel Production for Cold-Season Crops
(In 2003 Fruit and Vegetable Crops Research Report, PR-448, p. 97)
Leafy greens and lettuce
Spring Greens and Lettuce Variety Evaluations
(In 2007 Fruit and Vegetable Crop Research Report, PR-555, p. 56)
Leafy Greens RACE Variety Trial (Conventional and Organic)
(In 2006 Fruit and Vegetable Crop Research Report, PR-538, p. 49)
Peppers
Bell Pepper Evaluations for Yield and Quality in Eastern Kentucky
(In 2005 Fruit and Vegetable Crops Research Report, PR-521, p. 49)
Bell Pepper Cultivar Evaluations for Yield and Quality in Central Kentucky
(In 2005 Fruit and Vegetable Crops Research Report, PR-521, p. 51)
Bell and Jalapeno Pepper Evaluations for Yield and Quality in Eastern Kentucky
(In 2004 Fruit and Vegetable Crops Research Report, PR-504, p. 43)
Bell and Jalapeno Pepper Evaluations for Yield and Quality in Central Kentucky
(In 2004 Fruit and Vegetable Crops Research Report, PR-504, p. 45)
Bell Pepper Cultivar Trial, Western Kentucky
(In 2004 Fruit and Vegetable Crops Research Report, PR-504, p. 46)
Bell and Specialty Pepper Evaluations for Bacterial Spot Resistance, Yield, and Quality
(In 2001 Fruit and Vegetable Crops Research Report, PR-452, p. 24)
Weed Management Systems for Organically Grown Bell Peppers
(In 2004 Fruit and Vegetable Crops Research Report, PR-504, p. 48)
Bell and specialty pepper evaluations
Development of Organic Production Systems for Kentucky Horticultural Crops
(In 2003 Fruit and Vegetable Crops Research Report, PR-448, p. 94)
Capsicum baccatum
Romaine lettuce
Romaine Lettuce Cultivar Trial
(In 2008 Fruit and Vegetable Crop Research Report, PR-572, p. 37)
Romaine Lettuce Spacing Study
(In 2008 Fruit and Vegetable Crop Research Report, PR-572, p. 37)
Romaine Lettuce Cultivar Trial
(In 2007 Fruit and Vegetable Crop Research Report, PR-555, p. 55)
Summer squash
Yield and Powdery Mildew Resistance of Fall-Harvested Summer Squash
(In 2003 Fruit and Vegetable Crop Research Report, PR-488, p. 58)
Yield and Powdery Mildew Resistance of Fall-Harvested Summer Squash
(In 2002 Fruit and Vegetable Crop Research Report, PR-470, p. 37)
Summer squash evaluations
Vegetable crops
Objectives:
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The overall objective of this research is to develop and evaluate an optimized commercial romaine lettuce production system for Kentucky. Specifically, experiments are designed to determine how to maximize the productivity and economic sustainability of both conventional and organic romaine lettuce production.
Developing an optimized organic production system to control cucumber beetles in cucurbits
- To test the effectiveness and feasibility of controlling bacterial wilt in organically managed muskmelon through the use of row covers from transplant until harvest
- This project will develop and evaluate automated pulsed and microdrip irrigation systems for improved water use efficiency in Kentucky fruit and vegetable production systems. The specific objectives are:
- To compare current drip irrigation practices to pulsed and microdrip irrigation schedules supplying 20 percent less water for fruit (blackberry, blueberry) and vegetable crops (cucumber, tomato and potato). Soil moisture parameters as well as fruit and vegetable yield and quality characteristics will be measured.
- To estimate benefit/cost ratios, partial production budget estimates and investment life horizons for each irrigation scheme and develop a Net Present Value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR) for the small fruit (perennial) crops in each irrigation system.
- To employ pan lysimeters as part of our evaluation of automated pulsed drip irrigation systems that are being analyzed currently for tomato and blackberry production. The pan lysimeters will be used to determine nutrient leaching potential from irrigation treatments/plots. We propose that the pulsed irrigation treatments will have less nutrient leaching as compared to traditional irrigation systems.
- To screen natural spray materials in the laboratory for activity against a variety of fungi that cause economically important diseases of foliage and fruit of organic vegetable crops. Materials will be tested alone as well as in combinations to evaluate for synergism.
- To test the most promising materials and combinations on inoculated plants in the greenhouse. Experiments also will be conducted with selected materials to evaluate for induction of host resistance, weathering on leaf surfaces, and other important aspects of efficacy.
- To test the most promising materials in field tests over a three-year period.
- To determine appropriate plant spacing and irrigation strategies for conventionally and organically grown fresh market onions grown using drip irrigation with and without plastic mulch.
- To evaluate suitable fresh market yellow and red onion cultivars for Kentucky to determine yield characteristics, pathogen resistance, and storage potential.
- To determine the potential for Kentucky farmers to produce a mild sweet onion for fresh consumption.
Optimizing romaine lettuce production in Kentucky
Increasing irrigation water use efficiency in vegetables and small fruits using automated pulsed or microdrip irrigation systems
Evaluation of natural sprays for control of economically important foliar and fruit diseases of tomato and cucurbits
Developing an optimized production system for fresh market sweet onion production in Kentucky
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