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Vegetable

2010

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Sp291-O-Guide To Cool-Season Vegetables, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service Apr 2010

Sp291-O-Guide To Cool-Season Vegetables, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Home Garden, Lawn, and Landscape

Some of these vegetable varieties and planting dates are not the same as those grown by commercial growers. Commercial growers should be sure to consult the appropriate literature for commercial varieties and planting dates.

Garden vegetables can be divided into warm-season and cool-season vegetables. Cool-season vegetables require cool soil and air temperatures if they are to germinate, grow and mature with maximum yield and quality. They are shallow-rooted and thus are susceptible to drought. They are usually grown for their leaves or roots and respond well to nitrogen sidedressings.


Sp291-M-Planning The Vegetable Garden, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service Apr 2010

Sp291-M-Planning The Vegetable Garden, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Home Garden, Lawn, and Landscape

A garden plan will save time, space, work and money. Yields will be increased, as will the length of the harvest season. Best of all, you will be able to harvest the amount of high-quality garden produce you desire at the time you choose.


Sp291-K-Tomatoes For The Home Garden, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service Apr 2010

Sp291-K-Tomatoes For The Home Garden, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Home Garden, Lawn, and Landscape

Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable grown in home gardens. They are more nutritious than many vegetables and provide signifi cant amounts of both vitamins A and C. Tomatoes are served fresh, are a major component of many salads and are used in many cooked dishes.


W141-2010 Commercial Vegetable Disease Control Guide, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service Apr 2010

W141-2010 Commercial Vegetable Disease Control Guide, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Commercial Horticulture

The term plant disease, as used in this publication, refers to a plant problem caused by a pathogen, such as a fungus, bacterium, virus or nematode. Other types of plant problems include disorders, caused by cultural or environmental factors, and pest damage, caused by insects or other animals that feed on or otherwise damage plants. This publication only deals with pathogen control and does not address disorders and pest damage.