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Palm Trees For Southern Utah, Rick Heflebower
Palm Trees For Southern Utah, Rick Heflebower
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This fact sheet gives information on selecting and growing the palm tree species recommended for the St. George area.
European Cherry Fruit Fly Rhagoletis Cerasi (Linnaeus), Lori R. Spears, Diane G. Alston
European Cherry Fruit Fly Rhagoletis Cerasi (Linnaeus), Lori R. Spears, Diane G. Alston
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European cherry fruit fly (ECFF) is a new invasive cherry-infesting pest from Europe. It was first detected in the U.S. in New York in 2017. This fact sheet describes it and includes life history, plant hosts, damage symptoms, monitoring, and management.
An Alternate Method For Setting Codling Moth Biofix, Diane G. Alston, Marion Murray, Richard Heflebower
An Alternate Method For Setting Codling Moth Biofix, Diane G. Alston, Marion Murray, Richard Heflebower
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This fact sheet describes an alternate method for setting codling moth biofix that was found to be effective for Utah's fruit production regions. The fixed-biomix method is simpler to implement and easier to explain to growers and crop consultants and can be accessed on line.
High Tunnel Cut Flower Peonies In Utah, Tiffany Maughan, Larry Rupp, Maegen Lewis
High Tunnel Cut Flower Peonies In Utah, Tiffany Maughan, Larry Rupp, Maegen Lewis
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This fact sheet presents general peony production information, basic high tunnel management guidelines for peonies, and preliminary data comparing peonies produced in a high tunnel to the open field.
Tart Cherries In The Garden, Sheriden M. Hansen, Tiffany Maughan, Brian Barlow, Brent Black
Tart Cherries In The Garden, Sheriden M. Hansen, Tiffany Maughan, Brian Barlow, Brent Black
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Tart cherry (Prunus cerasus), also known as sour cherry or pie cherry, is an excellent addition to home orchards that is often overlooked. Trees can easily be tucked into landscapes and can provide an abundant supply of cherries for freezing, drying, canning, juicing, and preserves. Several cultivars are available for selection and may be purchased on semi-dwarfing rootstocks to help trees maintain a manageable size. Trees generally grow well in Utah climates and conditions and are relatively easy to maintain and prune. Potential insect and disease problems are minimal and include Powdery Mildew and Western Cherry Fruit Fly. …
Constructing Shade Structures: Small Area Vegetable And Fruit Production, Dan Drost, Tiffany Maughan
Constructing Shade Structures: Small Area Vegetable And Fruit Production, Dan Drost, Tiffany Maughan
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This fact sheet describes shade structures to protect fruit and vegetable production from sunburn. It includes descriptions of individual row shade, small field shade, high tunnel shade, shade structure kits, shade cloth, material and tools, and suppliers.
Cilantro/Coriander In The Garden, Dan Drost, Colt Miller
Cilantro/Coriander In The Garden, Dan Drost, Colt Miller
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This fact sheet describes cilantro/coriander in the garden, varieties, how to grow, problems, harvesting and storage, nutrition, and frequently asked questions.
Strategies For Managing Soil Fertility And Health In Organic Orchards - A Fact Sheet, E.O. Thomsen, C.M. Culumber, J.R. Reeve, G. Cardon, D. Alston, B.L. Black, C.V. Ransom
Strategies For Managing Soil Fertility And Health In Organic Orchards - A Fact Sheet, E.O. Thomsen, C.M. Culumber, J.R. Reeve, G. Cardon, D. Alston, B.L. Black, C.V. Ransom
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This fact sheet is a report of research to provide fruit growers with locally adapted advice and solutions for managing soil fertility in certified organic stone-fruits.It includes information of transitioning to organic management; building soil organic matter and providing appropriate nutrients, including phosphorus, potassium, seconary nutrients and trace elements; soil testing; cover crops; mulches; and possible organic management systems.
Late -Season Raspberry Production In High Tunnels: Varieties, Tiffany Maughan, Brent Black
Late -Season Raspberry Production In High Tunnels: Varieties, Tiffany Maughan, Brent Black
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This fact sheet reports on two high tunnel research trials in North Logan, Utah, with fall-bearing raspberries to determine the effectiveness of high tunnel fall freeze protection. The trials found that high tunnels were effective at prolonging the season in years when freezing temperatures halted unprotected raspberry production but were not so severe as to also stop high tunnel production.
When Are Apples Ripe?, Teryl Roper
When Are Apples Ripe?, Teryl Roper
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This fact sheet gives tips on how to tell if apples are ripe, and how to differentiate between fruit maturity and ripeness. It also tells how to harvest apples, how to store them, and what to to in case frost is forecast.
Growing Pears In The Home Orchard, Shawn Olsen, Teryl Roper
Growing Pears In The Home Orchard, Shawn Olsen, Teryl Roper
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This fact sheet gives tips on growing pears in the home orchard including descriptions of cultivars, soil preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilization, problems, pruning, harvest and storage.
Blackberry Management In Utah, Tiffany Maughan, Shawn Olsen, Brent Black
Blackberry Management In Utah, Tiffany Maughan, Shawn Olsen, Brent Black
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Blackberries can be grown successfully in Utah, but careful cultivar selection and care is needed. This fact sheet descirbes fruiting types, growth habits, how to grow, fertilizer, trellising, pruning, pests, and harvest.
High Tunnel Blackberry Production For Northern Utah, Reagan Wytsalucy, Brent Black, Tiffany Maughan
High Tunnel Blackberry Production For Northern Utah, Reagan Wytsalucy, Brent Black, Tiffany Maughan
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This fact sheet explains how blackberries can be grown under high tunnels as a method of frost protection and extend the season later into the fall.
Selecting Blackberry Cultivars For Utah, Brent Black, Thor Lindstrom, Britney Hunter, Shawn Olsen, Sheriden M. Hansen, Tiffany Maughan
Selecting Blackberry Cultivars For Utah, Brent Black, Thor Lindstrom, Britney Hunter, Shawn Olsen, Sheriden M. Hansen, Tiffany Maughan
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This fact sheet explains that blackberries can be successfully grown in Utah and can be a profitable fresh-market crop. It includes blackberry biology, results of the Kaysville cultivar trial study, and a description of the various cultivars.
Fabulous Tulips In Springtime, Linden Greenhalgh, Holly Christley
Fabulous Tulips In Springtime, Linden Greenhalgh, Holly Christley
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This fact sheet describes tulips, including their classification, recommended varieties, how to grow them, and problems.
Training And Pruning Peach Trees, Sheriden M. Hansen, Tiffany Maughn, Brent Black
Training And Pruning Peach Trees, Sheriden M. Hansen, Tiffany Maughn, Brent Black
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This fact sheet provides detailed pruning techniques and training methods for peach tree growers.
Suggested Vegetable Planting Dates For Utah, Shawn Olsen
Suggested Vegetable Planting Dates For Utah, Shawn Olsen
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