Vegetables

Keller’s Farmstand Grows in Chicagoland

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Keller’s Farmstand Grows in Chicagoland

Although Illinois is best known for its vast corn and soybean fields, Keller’s Farmstand (http://www.kellersfarmstand.com), Oswego, Illinois, owned by Frank Keller IV, has brought the Keller farming operation full circle to include vegetable production. The business has revolved around the idea of a profitable operation based on the simple principle that local food is fresher … Read more

HIGH TUNNELS HELP SOUTHERN GROWERS

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HIGH TUNNELS HELP SOUTHERN GROWERS

As high tunnels are used more and more by growers and the optimal growing techniques are developed and tested by scientists, it becomes easier for potential users to evaluate their place on the farm. Take a look at some experiences and research projects here in the South to determine if high tunnels are right for your operation.

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Weeds in Squash

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Weeds in Squash

Growing robust squash not only provides a bountiful harvest but helps grow a large enough canopy to overshadow pesky weeds. Jonathan Schultheis, a North Carolina State University Extension specialist, indicated that weed plants such as pigweed, lambsquarter, cocklebur and ragweed can invade squash plants if these weeds’ growth is too great. Control Schultheis suggested growers … Read more

Weeds in Carrots

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Weeds in Carrots

Weeds in a carrot crop can quickly overtake the crop. If not controlled, these weeds can compete with nutrients, light and water, said Greg MacDonald, an Extension weed scientist with the University of Georgia. Not controlling weeds can result in crowding out carrot vines. Weeds in Carrots Read about: Insect-Infested Carrots Too many weeds impact not only … Read more

Insect-Infested Carrots

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Carrots — we’ve all heard that they’re good for our vision, and simply healthy for us all. And television’s animated Bugs Bunny did an even greater service promoting the familiar orange vegetable to the masses of children who watched him chew on them constantly. Infested Carrots Read about: NutriMag, a Liquid Magnesium Fertilizer, Trial Results Find Increased … Read more

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