Peppermint yields in Southern Australia are highly variable and this is impacting on the long term viability of the industry. The average yield is approximately 50 kg / ha, despite attempts to improve management practice. Peppermint is also an important crop that provides the necessary throughput to sustain the viability of field distillation units.
Publisher:
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, RIRDC Australia
The spinach production manual addresses the following topics:
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Varieties
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Seeding and planting
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Fertilizer and lime
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Plant tissue analysis
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Irrigation
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Weed management
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Insect management
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Disease management
Publisher:
University of Florida, IFAS Extension
Una buena producción de papa depende de sembrar una semilla que sea de calidad. Eso significa que la semilla esté limpia, uniforme y libre de plagas.
Publisher:
Centro Internacional de la Papa
This guide for organic production of carrots provides an outline of cultural and pest management practices and includes topics that have an impact on improving plant health and reducing pest problems. It is divided into sections, but the int errelated quality of organic cropping systems makes each section relevant to the others.
Authors:
Helene R. Dillard
Authors:
Margaret T. McGrath
Authors:
Charles L. Mohler
Authors:
Thomas A. Zitter
Publisher:
Cornell University Cooperative Extension
High tunnels are low-cost, passive, solar greenhouses which use no fossil fuels for heating or venting. High tunnels can provide many benefits to horticulture crop producers:
Publisher:
University of Missouri Extension
This introduction to commercial organic pear production covers pear diseases, disease-resistant cultivars, rootstocks, insect and mite pests, and their treatment, Asian pears, and marketing. Two profiles of organic pear growers are included.
Mango trees (Mangifera indica L.) are cultivated in many countries of East, South and West Africa. In these countries, mangoes contribute to farmer family diets as well as serving as a cash crop. Mangoes are a delicate fruit and, therefore, sensitive to transport, which limits trade opportunities. However, there is considerable market interest in processed mango—in pulp or dried form.
Common challenges to mango production in Africa
Publisher:
FiBL, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, Switzerland
