Tag: fruits and vegetables
Is there a market for locally-grown broccoli on the East Coast?
As part of the project, plant breeders at Cornell are developing strains of broccoli that can be grown successfully on the East Coast.
Galaxy Suite grape tomato varieties released
Phillip Griffiths, an associate professor at Cornell AgriTech, has released organic grape tomato varieties that are profitable and pack a culinary punch.
Growing fruits and vegetables from kitchen scraps
Kitchen scrap gardening is a way to recycle and reuse while experimenting with leftover plant parts.
USDA announces financial assistance for fruit and vegetable growers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide $3.7 million of assistance to fruit and vegetable growers in 16 states through a GAP Assistance Program.
Kentucky fruit, vegetable conference dates are set
Fruit and vegetable producers are welcome to attend the 2019 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference Jan. 7-8 at Lexington's Embassy Suites Hotel.
How to determine whether an old pickling recipe is safe
If you’re wondering whether or not an old family recipe is safe to use when pickling fruits and vegetables from your garden, use these tips.
Everything you need to know about pickling cucumbers
Learn to properly pickle cucumbers to ensure safe preservation and optimum taste.
How to create an irrigation schedule
Plant root depth, canopy development, growth habits, and nutrient requirements in a given climate largely determine the irrigation schedule.
How to choose the right irrigation system
Farmers who are considering the purchase of an irrigation system for their vegetables or small fruits must consider many factors.
10 components of an irrigation system
Whether you are using a well or surface water to irrigate, the primary components of an irrigation system are often similar, if not identical.
