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Kikuyu Grass : Establishment, Management And Utilisation In The South West., R. Sprivulis
Kikuyu Grass : Establishment, Management And Utilisation In The South West., R. Sprivulis
Bulletins - 3000 - 3999
Kikuyu grass (Pennisetum clandestinum), kikuyu for short, is a summer growing turf-forming perennial. In the absence of winter frosts and with sufficient summer moisture it remains green all year round. It is a vigorous and aggressive grass spreading by means of prostrate above and below ground stems rooting at the nodes. Some selections and recent introductions of this species are fertile and produce seed. The seeds, when eaten by stock, can be widely spread in their droppings.
Fruit In W.A., Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia
Fruit In W.A., Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia
Bulletins - 3000 - 3999
The main fruit growing districts of Western Australia are in the Mediterranean climate areas of the south-west. Apples, pears, stonefruit, citrus and vines are grown on a commercial basis. Figs, mulberries and olives are also grown, but not in big commercial quantities.
Commercial Production Of Tomatoes In Western Australia, J P. Fallon, W H. Kooyman
Commercial Production Of Tomatoes In Western Australia, J P. Fallon, W H. Kooyman
Bulletins - 3000 - 3999
The tomato crop is subject to many hazards. Pests, diseases and adverse environmental conditions are frequently encountered and must be overcome. This bulletin has been prepared to give growers, whether they be experienced or new to tomato culture, an outline of the more important cultural practices involved in producing satisfactory crops. Common diseases and pests are described and where possible recommendations for their control are given.
Honey Plants In Western Australia, F. G. Smith
Honey Plants In Western Australia, F. G. Smith
Bulletins - 3000 - 3999
Successful honey production depends, among other things on a good knowledge of the plants which produce nectar.
Every apiarist needs to know which plants are of importance to honey-bees, where those plants occur, and when they flower. He also needs to know which plants produce nectar which will result in the production of good quality honey, and which produce unpalatable or unmarketable honey. To maintain the strength of his bee colonies he also needs to know which plants produce nutritious pollen.
The object of this bulletin is to provide the basic information on these subjects in the main beekeeping areas …