Planting Guide for Fall Vegetable Production
Cauliflower (plants)* * To produce tomato, cabbage, broccoli or cauliflower plants for fall crops, sow seed about four weeks earlier than the dates suggest for plant setting. Southern Peas July 15 - Aug 1 July 15 - Aug 15 Tomatoes (plants)* July ... [... more]
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Fruits, Nuts, Vegetables and Herbs
The University of Arkansas has a rich heritage in fruit breeding. The effort was begun by Dr. James N. Moore , Distinguished Professor Emeritus in 1964. This effort continues under the direction of Dr. John R. Clark, Professor. The program has ... [... more]
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Planting Guide For Spring and Summer Vegetable Production
Lbs. yield Lettuce (leaf) Peas (garden) Beans (pole lima) Brussels sprouts Feb - July Corn (sweet) Onions (plants) Onions (sets) Potatoes (Irish) Snap beans Swiss chard Beans (bush lima) Beans (pole) Chinese cabbage July - Sept Cucumber ... [... more]
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Growing and Garden Maintenance of Vegetables
Weeds compete with vegetable plants for water, sunlight and plant nutrients. Destroy them so that the vegetables develop properly. Generally, practice shallow cultivation. After a vegetable plant has obtained good size, many of its roots are in ... [... more]
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Harvesting and Storage of Vegetables
When storing vegetables for later use, follow the recommendations given in the table below. Vegetables in the cold-moist and cool-moist groups may be stored in a refrigerator or a specially designed interior storage area in the basement. ... [... more]
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Consumer Insecticide Inventory
Acephate-Systemic Turf & Ornamental Spray Orthene Systemic Insect Killer Orthene Fire Ant Killer Turf & Tree & Ornamental Spray Basic Solutions: Lawn & Garden Insect Killer Fire Ant Killer Broadcast Granules Home Defense Indoor & [... more]
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Canning and Food Preservation
Home food preservation is no longer an area of emphasis for the U of A Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service. Our educational support in this area will be limited to referring clients to science-based references for their personal ... [... more]
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Links - Arkansas Home and Garden
Diseases * Environmental Health * Food Preservation * Fruits * Landscape & Ornamentals * Master Gardeners * Vegetables * Your Home * Other Links of Interest International scientific organization devoted to the study and control of plant diseases ... [... more]
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Plant Disease Clinic
About the Clinic * Where Are We Located? * Submitting Plant Samples * Services * Our Staff * Other Resources Despite all of the tender loving care that you give your plants, they may get sick for various reasons. Accurate plant disease ... [... more]
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Establishment
Because you are reading this, you do not need to be convinced of the benefits of a healthy lawn. But, bear in mind that Arkansas lies in what turfgrass types call the transition zone. The practical description of the transition zone is an area ... [... more]
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Planting Trees
Fall is for planting. Often heard, but more often overlooked. Planting hardy trees and shrubs in the fall of the year can allow the plants to form a good root system before they have to contend with the heat and humidity of our summers. If you ... [... more]
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Fall Greens
Fall Planting * Nutrition * Spinach * Turnips * Collards * Kale * Mustards * Beets * Swiss Chard * Southern Greens When you think of truly southern foods, greens are usually in the top ten. From a staple southern food, to a hard hitter in the ... [... more]
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