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Effects Of Glyphosate/Growth Regulator Combinations On Blackberry Control, The, Gregory K. Stamm, Richard A. Ashley
Effects Of Glyphosate/Growth Regulator Combinations On Blackberry Control, The, Gregory K. Stamm, Richard A. Ashley
Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station
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Ec82-1738 Tree Planting Guide, William R. Lovett, Bruce E. Bolander
Ec82-1738 Tree Planting Guide, William R. Lovett, Bruce E. Bolander
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Site Preparation
Proper site preparation is essential to your tree planting operation, and varies with the different climates and soil types.
Chemical Control: On sandy soils, rough terrain, or other highly erodible sites, tillage is not recommended. Chemical weed and/or grass killers may be applied to the site in the fall or before planting in the spring.
Summer Fallow: This practice is recommended on heavy soil in western Nebraska to conserve soil moisture. This may be accomplished with the aid of occasional disking, subsurface tillage, or chemicals to control weeds.
Fall Tillage: In the eastern areas of the state fall …
G82-603 Eggplant, Dale T. Lindgren
G82-603 Eggplant, Dale T. Lindgren
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
How to grow eggplants from transplants and seeds. Includes varietal descriptions, cultural practices, harvesting tips, and possible disease and insect problems.
The eggplant belongs to the Solanaceae or nightshade family, which includes the sweet pepper, tomato and potato. The ornamentals petunia and Jerusalem cherry, and other plants such as tobacco and horse nettle, are also members of this family.
Eggplant was so named because the first varieties introduced to English-speaking people had egg-shaped fruits. Its scientific name is Solanum melongena var. esculentum.