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Sfa Gardens Newsletter, Fall 2008, Sfa Gardens, Stephen F. Austin State University Oct 2008

Sfa Gardens Newsletter, Fall 2008, Sfa Gardens, Stephen F. Austin State University

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Sfa Gardens Newsletter, Summer 2008, Sfa Gardens, Stephen F. Austin State University Jul 2008

Sfa Gardens Newsletter, Summer 2008, Sfa Gardens, Stephen F. Austin State University

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Compost Production And Use In Horticulture, Bob Paulin, Peter O'Malley Jul 2008

Compost Production And Use In Horticulture, Bob Paulin, Peter O'Malley

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Maintaining and improving soil organic carbon levels is becoming an increasingly important aspect of modern farming. Compost provides potentially one of the most effective ways of applying organic matter to soils and improving organic carbon levels.

Improving soil organic carbon is directly related to soil quality and performance. Increased quality reflects improved biological function (soil health), fertility and physical attributes that include better drainage, reduced compaction and erosion, and improved moisture-holding capability, at least for lighter soils.

Compost is not the only option available. Others include the use of cover or break crops, reducing the use of cultivations, selecting safe …


Sfa Gardens Newsletter, Spring 2008, Sfa Gardens, Stephen F. Austin State University Apr 2008

Sfa Gardens Newsletter, Spring 2008, Sfa Gardens, Stephen F. Austin State University

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Greenhouse Roses For Cutflower Production, Aileen Reid Apr 2008

Greenhouse Roses For Cutflower Production, Aileen Reid

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Roses can be one of the more profitable flower crops to grow, but also one of the most difficult. Intensive, on-going management is necessary to obtain quality flowers.

The number of rose growers in Western Australia has declined. Many older growers have retired and are not being replaced by newer growers. Increasing competition from imports means that operations need to be highly efficient and it is increasingly difficult for small enterprises to survive. The high capital cost of installing and operating heating for winter production, in combination with cheaper imports from areas with warm winter climates and low labour costs …


Sfa Gardens Newsletter, Winter 2008, Sfa Gardens, Stephen F. Austin State University Jan 2008

Sfa Gardens Newsletter, Winter 2008, Sfa Gardens, Stephen F. Austin State University

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