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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.
Nf97-344 Weights And Measures Guidelines For Sales At Farmers' Markets, Roadside Stands And Other Commercial Outlets, Laurie Hodges
Nf97-344 Weights And Measures Guidelines For Sales At Farmers' Markets, Roadside Stands And Other Commercial Outlets, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact focuses on the sale of fresh produce at farmers' markets, roadside stands, and other seasonal outlets.
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.
Nf92-69 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.
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 …
G80-496 Tomatoes In The Home Garden, Laurie Hodges, Dale T. Lindgren, Susan Schoneweis
G80-496 Tomatoes In The Home Garden, Laurie Hodges, Dale T. Lindgren, Susan Schoneweis
Laurie Hodges
This NebGuide outlines tomato rearing practices, cultivars and possible pest, disease and weed control problems.
Tomatoes come in a wide range of fruit colors, sizes, shapes and maturities. Ripe tomatoes may be red, yellow, orange, pink or even green. Shapes vary from globe or round to slightly flattened, pear-like or cherry-sized. Often consumers complain tomatoes purchased in grocery stores are lacking in flavor or have tough skin. In a home garden, you can grow the tomatoes you prefer, including a wide selection of fruit colors, flavors, textures and sizes. Although rumored, there is no direct link between fruit acidity and …
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.
Nf99-404 Income Generation Using Alternative Crops, Roger D. Uhlinger, Laurie Hodges
Nf99-404 Income Generation Using Alternative Crops, Roger D. Uhlinger, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact examines considerations for utilizing alternative crops for income generation.
G74-108 Wilts Of Cucurbits (Revised October 1994), James R. Steadman, David L. Keith, Laurie Hodges
G74-108 Wilts Of Cucurbits (Revised October 1994), James R. Steadman, David L. Keith, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
Discussion covers the symptoms, disease cycles, and control measures for bacterial and Fusarium wilts of cucurbits, including cucumbers, cantaloupe, watermelons, squash, and pumpkins. Wilt caused by squash vine borer also is covered.
Nf92-104 Post-Harvest Handling Of Commercial Vegetable Crops -- Resource List, Laurie Hodges
Nf92-104 Post-Harvest Handling Of Commercial Vegetable Crops -- Resource List, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact gives a resource list for post-harvest handling of commercial vegetable crops.
Nf91-51 Kale: The "New" Old Vegetable, Laurie Hodges
Nf91-51 Kale: The "New" Old Vegetable, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact discusses kale.
Nf92-53 European Corn Borer Injury To Peppers, Frederick P. Baxendale, Laurie Hodges
Nf92-53 European Corn Borer Injury To Peppers, Frederick P. Baxendale, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact discusses European corn borer injury to peppers.