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Dahlia Cut Flower Production In Utah, Melanie Stock, Amanda Pratt, Claudia Nischwitz, Eli Oliver, Katie Wagner, Nick Volesky Dec 2022

Dahlia Cut Flower Production In Utah, Melanie Stock, Amanda Pratt, Claudia Nischwitz, Eli Oliver, Katie Wagner, Nick Volesky

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Dahlias are tuberous, herbaceous plants that are frost sensitive and therefore grown as a warm-season annual for cut flower production in Utah. Dahlias bloom in summer to fall, with peak production in late summer to early fall, and the season ending with first frost. Plants benefit from pinching to encourage branching and horizontal trellising or staking to promote straight stems and avoid toppling. High tunnels or extended low tunnels with shade, as well as optimum nitrogen and irrigation rates, improve production. As showstoppers in arrangements, dahlia cut flowers are highly desired on local markets and profitable to produce, particularly those …


Why Doesn't My Pecan Tree Produce Nuts?, Tony Hatch Jan 2002

Why Doesn't My Pecan Tree Produce Nuts?, Tony Hatch

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How Do I Save And Store Vegetable Seeds?, Bill Varga Jan 2002

How Do I Save And Store Vegetable Seeds?, Bill Varga

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Fertilizer Management For Alfalfa, Richard Koenig, Clyde Hurst, James Barnhill, Boyd Kitchen, Marlon Winger, Mike Johnson Jan 1999

Fertilizer Management For Alfalfa, Richard Koenig, Clyde Hurst, James Barnhill, Boyd Kitchen, Marlon Winger, Mike Johnson

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