Displaying In A Farm Market
Anthony Bratsch, Extension Horticulture Specialist Virginia Tech, Dept. of Horticulture Bringing awareness to, and development of effective roadside marketing techniques was first addressed in the bustling fresh vegetable markets of Ohio. Dr. Ed ... [... more]
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PUMPKIN NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS
Tony Bratsch, Extension Horticulturist, Small Fruits, Vegetables With September and October comes time for pumpkin harvest across the state. I have had opportunity to visit a number of growers this summer, and many who are new at growing this ... [... more]
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Notes On Harvesting And Handling Melons
Tony Bratsch, Extension Specialist, Department of Horticulture; Virginia Tech Depending on where you are in Virginia, cantaloupe harvest has been ongoing since mid-to late June in the Southeast, and early July in the Piedmont and Southwest. ... [... more]
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August 2002; Volume 1, Issue 8
Tony Bratsch, Extension Horticulture Specialist Virginia Tech For growers who have been involved with producing colored bell peppers (mature stage), they are well aware of the loss potential of pepper fruit as it transitions from green to the ... [... more]
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December 2002; Volume 1, Issue 12
Tony Bratsch, Extension Specialist, Small Fruit and Vegetables The following article is the second and final part of this specialty crop profile on pawpaw: Though pawpaws are capable of fruiting in the shade, a full sun location will result in ... [... more]
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Specialty Crop Profiles: Ginseng
Tony Bratsch, Extension Specialist, VT Dept. of Horticulture For those familiar with ginseng they know it as a tender perennial native of the Appalachian region. As a wild plant it has been sought after and dug since the times of Daniel Boone, ... [... more]
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SITE SELECTION AND PREPLANT CONSIDERATIONS
Anthony Bratsch - Extension Specialist, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg INTRODUCTION As a small fruit crop, blueberries are a good fit for the diversified small farm and direct marketing operation. Interest in this nutritious and versatile berry is on ... [... more]
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Weed Management in Small Fruit Crops
Anthony Bratsch, Extension Specialist Small Fruit and Vegetable Crops For small fruit growers, the challenge of weed management is one of the greatest they will face to successfully grow these crops. Factors such as climate, weed introductions ... [... more]
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Taking Another Look At Globe Artichokes At Virginia Tech
Tony Bratsch and Greg Welbaum, Dept. of Horticulture, VA Tech, Blacksburg Many readers may be familiar with globe artichoke, an herbaceous perennial and relative of thistle harvested for its immature flower buds. The market for this crop is ... [... more]
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SITE PREPARATION
Anthony Bratsch, Extension Specialist, Vegetables and Small Fruit Site preparation for currants and gooseberries, like all perennial crops, should begin by eradicating perennial weeds in the planting area to the extent possible. This can be ... [... more]
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Potential for Vegetables During the Strawberry Season
Tony Bratsch, Extension Specialist, Department of Horticulture, Virginia Tech The potential of bringing early vegetable crop sales into the strawberry season is a marketing opportunity worth considering. It makes sense to have early season ... [... more]
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