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The Chickpea Book : A Technical Guide To Chickpea Production, Stephen Loss, Neil Brandon, K H M. Siddique
The Chickpea Book : A Technical Guide To Chickpea Production, Stephen Loss, Neil Brandon, K H M. Siddique
Bulletins 4000 -
The area of chickpea production in Australia has expanded rapidly in recent years especially in south-western Australia. This has been partly brought about by the keen interest of farmers and a concerted research effort and industry development by Agriculture Western Australia, The Centre for Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture (CLIMA) and other institutions, in partnership with the Grains Research and Development Corporation and other industry funding bodies. Private consultants, grain traders and other industry groups have also contributed to the expansion of the industry.
Much of the local knowledge generated by these research and development projects has been published in various …
Sfa Gardens Newsletter, August 1998, Sfa Gardens, Stephen F. Austin State University
Sfa Gardens Newsletter, August 1998, Sfa Gardens, Stephen F. Austin State University
SFA Gardens Newsletters
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Growing Cabbages In Western Australia, John Burt
Growing Cabbages In Western Australia, John Burt
Bulletins 4000 -
Cabbage is the same species (Brassica oleracea capitata) as cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale and kohl rabi. Cabbage is also related to Chinese cabbage,radish, turnips and swedes. These plants are all members of the Brassica or crucifer family and are sometimes referred to as cole crops
Planning To Grow Vegetables Commercially, John Burt, Peter Gartrell
Planning To Grow Vegetables Commercially, John Burt, Peter Gartrell
Bulletins 4000 -
This Bulletin was developed by Department of Agriculture in recognition of the increasing complexity and competitiveness in establishing a commercial vegetable enterprise. The information in this Bulletin will provide you with a useful guide to assess your likelihood of succeeding in vegetable production.
Vegetable production is not an easy lifestyle. It is a highly competitive environment with the industry consisting of growers with big investments and years of experience and knowledge. Horticultural farms require a large amount of capital and time and are increasingly expanding and becoming more specialised.
If you are serious about growing vegetables, work through this Bulletin …
G98-1363 Container Gardening (Revised September 2004), Anne Streich, Kim Todd, Kelly Feehan
G98-1363 Container Gardening (Revised September 2004), Anne Streich, Kim Todd, Kelly Feehan
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Container gardening has many advantages. People with physical limitations may appreciate the ability to garden without bending over or kneeling. Container gardens can also bring the garden closer to one's home or outdoor living area, such as along a sidewalk that is accessible from a wheelchair. Container gardens can place culinary herbs close to the kitchen to be snipped and used in cooking. Container gardens on patios or decks give people with limited outdoor space, such as an apartment and townhome dwellers, the opportunity to enjoy plants.
Growing flowers, vegetables, and other plants in containers provides many gardening opportunities to …
G96-1362 Soil Temperatures And Spring Planting Dates, Steven J. Meyer, Allen L. Dutcher
G96-1362 Soil Temperatures And Spring Planting Dates, Steven J. Meyer, Allen L. Dutcher
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Dates on which soil temperatures reach a threshold value are presented as a spring planting guide for agronomic and horticultural producers.
For a seed to germinate it must have good contact with the soil and be placed in a favorable soil environment. A good soil environment is one that has suitable soil temperature, adequate soil moisture, good aeration, and for certain seeds, light. Conditions necessary for germination depend on the species and variety of seed being planted. Alone, none of these factors guarantee germination; rather it is the interaction of these factors that affects seed germination.
In Nebraska, soil moisture …
G98-1361 Hostas, Don Steinegger, Amy Greving, Steven Rodie
G98-1361 Hostas, Don Steinegger, Amy Greving, Steven Rodie
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide discusses selecting, growing and caring for hosta.
Hosta Selection
As landscapes mature, shaded areas develop. An excellent perennial plant for shade is hosta, also called plantain lily. Originally from the Orient, hosta, a herbaceous perennial, is grown for its attractive foliage. Some recent cultivars also have attractive and/or fragrant flowers.
G98-1343 Fall Vegetable Gardening, Dale T. Lindgren, Susan D. Schoneweis
G98-1343 Fall Vegetable Gardening, Dale T. Lindgren, Susan D. Schoneweis
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide discusses the possibilities for and needs of a fall garden.
Though often overlooked by the gardener, planting vegetables in July and August for fall production is an excellent practice. Late plantings of cool- and warm-season vegetables can extend the harvest long after spring-planted crops have ceased production. Most cool-season vegetables grow as well as or better than those planted in the spring as they mature during shorter, cooler days. Flavors of vegetables maturing in the cool, crisp days of autumn are often sweeter and milder than those grown during hot summer weather. This is especially true for cole …
G96-1346 Plants For Shade Landscapes, Don Steinegger, Donald E. Janssen, Roch E. Gaussoin, Steven Rodie, Anne Streich
G96-1346 Plants For Shade Landscapes, Don Steinegger, Donald E. Janssen, Roch E. Gaussoin, Steven Rodie, Anne Streich
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide includes a plant list for shade landscapes.
While some may think of shade as a deterrent to gardening, it can be an asset if the special needs of shade-loving plants are considered. There are also ways to reduce the amount of shade, allowing more sunlight and air circulation into the landscape. To solve shade garden problems, shade's positive and negative aspects need to be considered.