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G73-73 Sweet Potatoes (Revised June 1992), R.E. Neild, Laurie Hodges
G73-73 Sweet Potatoes (Revised June 1992), R.E. Neild, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
Varieties, requirements and culture, harvesting and storage of sweet potatoes. The sweet potato, a member of the morning glory plant family, is native to tropical America. It is an important food plant in warmer regions of the world and is adapted to southeastern Nebraska. Sweet potatoes may be boiled, baked, fried, or candied. They have high food value. Varieties with deeply yellow colored roots are a good source of vitamin A.
Nf04-607 Growing Scallions (Green Onions) For Market Gardeners, Laurie Hodges
Nf04-607 Growing Scallions (Green Onions) For Market Gardeners, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
Growing scallions (green onions) can provide market gardeners with early cash flow and customers with quality increases in storage life, freshness and flavor. Growing quality scallions is easier than growing quality bulb onions simply because they are in the field for a shorter time and bulb formation is not an issue when growing true scallions. This NebFact discusses choosing and growing scallions from seed, fertilizing, the use of pesticides and herbicides for controlling pests and weeds, and a listing of seeding companies.
Nf91-50 Bee Pollination Of Cucurbit Crops, Laurie Hodges, Fred Baxendale
Nf91-50 Bee Pollination Of Cucurbit Crops, Laurie Hodges, Fred Baxendale
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact discusses bee pollination of cucurbit crops.
Nf92-107 Resource List For Marketing Alternative Crops, Laurie Hodges
Nf92-107 Resource List For Marketing Alternative Crops, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact is a resource list of companies, organizations, and government offices who offer and supply information for helping the small farmer/gardener market their alternative crops.
Nf92-69 Selected Vegetable Cultivars For Nebraska, Susan Schoneweis, Laurie Hodges
Nf92-69 Selected Vegetable Cultivars For Nebraska, Susan Schoneweis, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact provides information about cultivars of garden vegetables available to grow in Nebraska.
Growing Scallions (Green Onions) For Market Gardeners, Laurie Hodges
Growing Scallions (Green Onions) For Market Gardeners, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
Growing scallions can provide market gardeners with early cash flow and is easier than growing bulb onions; they are different than young bulbing onions.
Nf92-108 Sources Of Information — Organic Or Sustainable Vegetable Production, Laurie Hodges
Nf92-108 Sources Of Information — Organic Or Sustainable Vegetable Production, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact is a list of companies, organizations and government offices that supply information for the gardener and small farmer who are looking at instituting organic or sustainable vegetable production.
G90-993 Basic Cultural Practices For Commercial Production Of Green (Snap) Beans, Laurie Hodges
G90-993 Basic Cultural Practices For Commercial Production Of Green (Snap) Beans, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebGuide discusses cultivar selection, production, pest management and packing of commercial green beans. Cultivars Selection of cultivars depends on intended use or market. "Processor" cultivars are low in fiber and are best for home garden and roadside markets as well as processing. These include the various Bush Blue Lake selections (BBL 47, BBL 92, BBL 274) and others such as Early Gallatin, Eagle, Slenderwhite, Labrador, Flo, and Peak. The "fresh market" or "shipping" beans have high fiber to maintain quality during long distance shipping. These include Strike, Podsquad, Blazer, Triumph, Atlantic, Gatorgreen, Greencrop, Sprite, and many others. Cultivars with …
Nf96-313 Guides For Development Of A Farmers Market, Laurie Hodges
Nf96-313 Guides For Development Of A Farmers Market, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact contains a list of resources for starting and running a farmers' market.
Nf94-127 Growing Seedless (Triploid) Watermelons, Laurie Hodges
Nf94-127 Growing Seedless (Triploid) Watermelons, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact has information on growing seedless watermelons.
G92-1123 Spinach And Swiss Chard, Laurie Hodges
G92-1123 Spinach And Swiss Chard, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This is a guide to the growing, harvesting and use of spinach and swiss chard. Spinach Spinach is a cool season crop and belongs to the goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae), along with Swiss chard and beets. Spinach is low in calories. It is a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and minerals, especially iron. After washing the leaves, cook them in a covered pan using only the water clinging to the leaves. After cooking, add salt and butter, vinegar, or mustard for added flavor. Spinach may be prepared in a souffle, creamed soup, or used raw in salads. Swiss Chard …