Evaluation of Strawberry Varieties for High Tunnel Production July 20, 2016 - From Issue: 617 By: Wenjing Guan Read More We are familiar with strawberries grown as a perennial crop in Indiana. Bare root strawberry plants are set in the spring. Fruit is first harvested in the second year and the[Read More…] Article Categories: Other Specialty Crops Article Tags: Crop Culture Greenhouses & High Tunnels
Whether to Put Shade Cloth on High Tunnel Tomatoes June 22, 2016 - From Issue: 615 By: Wenjing Guan Last week, the highest temperature reached 110°F for a few successive days inside of our high tunnels. As a result, we observed some blossom drop on tomatoes. More information on[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Crop Culture Greenhouses & High Tunnels Protected Culture and Season Extension
Establishment Failure of Watermelon and Cucumber Transplants Because of Low Soil Temperatures May 30, 2016 - From Issue: 614 By: Wenjing Guan and Dan Egel Read More Last week, we received calls from several watermelon growers who reported that their newly planted watermelon seedlings had died (Figure 1). After closely inspecting the affected plants, we did not[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucumbers Watermelon Article Tags: Cool Temperature Crop Culture
Link between Plant Density, Yield and Revenue from a High Tunnel May 26, 2016 - From Issue: 613 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More Planting density plays an important role in the optimization of labor efficiency and productivity of your high tunnel. For the purpose of this article I will focus on tomato which[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Crop Culture Greenhouses & High Tunnels Production Management
2016 Watermelon and Cantaloupe Variety Trials at Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center April 26, 2016 - From Issue: 611 By: Wenjing Guan Every year since 1980, we have conducted watermelon and cantaloupe variety trials at Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center. In 2016, our variety trials include 44 standard seedless watermelons, 12 cantaloupes, 4[Read More…] Article Categories: Cantaloupe Melons, Other Watermelon Article Tags: Crop Culture General Information
Opportunities in Hydroponics March 14, 2016 - From Issue: 609 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More Travelling through Indiana last summer, I realized that many growers plant their crops in soil inside their high tunnels or greenhouses. Soilless production offers different benefits and challenges. This is[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucumbers Lettuce Tomato Article Tags: Artificial Soils and Hydroponics Crop Culture Greenhouses & High Tunnels
Edema on Tomato Rootstocks March 14, 2016 - From Issue: 609 By: Wenjing Guan Read More Tomatoes grown in controlled environment are exposed to conditions that are different from their original habitats. As a result, varieties that are not specifically bred for greenhouse production may respond[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Crop Culture
Liming September 17, 2015 - From Issue: 606 By: Wenjing Guan Crop production, decomposition of organic matter, using ammonium-producing nitrogen fertilizers, and rainfall all lower soil pH. To maintain soil pH in the optimal range (6.5 to 6.8) for vegetable production,[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Crop Culture Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
Sunburn on Vegetables August 4, 2015 - From Issue: 603 By: Dan Egel and Liz Maynard Read More Loss of foliage due to poor growing conditions or disease can cause fruit to be exposed to the sun. Hot temperatures and direct sunlight can lead to areas of the[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Watermelon Vegetable Crops – General Tomato Article Tags: Climate and Weather Crop Culture
Replanting Poor Stands of Pumpkins July 9, 2015 - From Issue: 601 By: Liz Maynard Growers may be wondering whether to replant pumpkin fields where the stand is uneven due to excess moisture. Potential yield of the replants is one thing it would be good[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Pumpkins Article Tags: Crop Culture
