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Eight Midwestern states cooperate in the production of this annually updated guide. It includes production information such as vegetable varieties, soils and fertility as well as recommendations for weed, insect and dise  More...
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This publication provides abundant, detailed guidance on scheduling vegetable crops for winter high tunnel production. It includes a fillable scheduling form, a planting date scheduling guide, two scenarios with revenue  More...
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Cold weather can injure fruit and vegetable crops, and ornamental plants, in fall, winter, and spring. This updated publication identifies types of injury, factors that influence the degree of injury, and steps that can  More...
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Phytophthora blight is perhaps the most serious disease of cucurbits in Indiana. This updated (2020) bulletin describes the disease cycle, symptoms and management of Phytophthora blight of cucurbits, which has charac  More...

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High tunnels, also called hoop houses, are a form of protected agriculture. The plastic-covered structure blocks rain, snow and strong wind that crops are exposed to when growing in the open field. Seedless cucumber is o  More...
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Fruit production in Indiana is growing, and more fruit is being sold at farmers markets. In this publication, the second of three related articles (HO-319-W and HO-321-W), three Purdue University researchers discuss how  More...
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Demand for locally produced foods has grown significantly. Farmers markets are an important sales outlet for specialty crops farmers. In the third of three related publications (HO-319-W and HO-320-W), two Purdue Univers  More...
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Farmers markets are an increasingly important component of US local food systems. This publication provides weekly prices of the 20 most sold vegetables at Indiana farmers markets during the 2019 market season. Data come  More...
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Consumer demand for locally grown and fresh, leafy greens is rising. Not much is known about how individual varieties perform in hydroponic culture. 24 varieties from Romaine, Leaf, Oakleaf, and Head types were grown in  More...
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Growth rates differ for lettuce varieties grown in the Midwest. By comparing several varieties and types under different fertilizer concentrations using NFT and CFT production systems, we provide growers with fertilizer  More...
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Greenhouse hydroponics allow for year-round production of lettuce and other leafy greens, but heating can be expensive. Cold tolerance was tested for 24 varieties and found that air temperatures of 60 degrees Fahrenheit  More...
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To produce hydroponically grow crops, such as lettuce, in greenhouses during Indiana winters, heating is required. However, the cost can be high. This publication helps greenhouse growers calculate whether the cost of  More...

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The 2017 Census of Agriculture, data courtesy of the USDA, shows that Indiana seems to be adapting to the changing economic climate: Bigger large farms, more smaller operations, and a positive outlook for the Indiana  More...

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The amount of light available in a day for photosynthesis is called the daily light integral. Solar DLI varies, and this publication shows how understanding the variation can assist Indiana growers using high tunnels  More...

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This publication provides the 2018 prices of the most frequently sold fruits, non-leafy vegetables, leafy greens, and other specialty crops offered at 12 farmers markets in Indiana. Indiana farmers markets differ grea  More...

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In a high tunnel or hoophouse, vegetable growers can influence three crucial factors: light, temperature and relative humidity. In this publication, Purdue Extension experts discuss practical suggestions for managing  More...

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Grafting cucumber with squash rootstock (Cucurbita maxima, C. Moschata and C. maxima X C. moschata) has proven to be an effective approach to improving cucumber's cold tolerance. Vegetable growers are likely to benef  More...

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Tomatoes are a major specialty crop for Indiana vegetable farmers. This Purdue study looks at price data from farmers markets and grocery stores and finds that produce sold at farmers markets is not necessarily more e  More...

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As organic food sales increase, the relationship between farmers and growers grows in importance. This study, by a Purdue University professor, looks at the decision-making process and the barriers and motives of org  More...

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This publication is a resource for those who are considering high tunnel production or are relative beginners. This resource describes: selecting the right size and type of high tunnel for your operation, choosing a s  More...

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This publication aims to provide information to growers about estimating the costs and benefits when they use supplemental lighting.

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This publication summarizes how much additional fertilizer a crop needs under sub-irrigation when the growing medium contains  More...

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This publication will help you accurately perform the pour-through technique for measuring substrate electrical conductivity (EC).

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This publication explains the details of substrate electrical conductivity (EC) for greenhouse growers.

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This publication details substrate characteristic s and provides research-based information about them as a reference to guide growers.

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This publication describes the importance of measuring plant light use, and then describes a study that offers some promise of  More...

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This publication provides information to farmers selling at farmers markets or other local outlets. It illustrates the main characteristics of farmers markets, the benefits of selling directly to consumers, and the ma  More...

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In this publication, we categorize the green industry in five distinct sectors based on the business' main revenue activity. We then estimate the economic contributions of Indiana's green industry in these five sector  More...

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This publication provides an overview of the Indiana data from the USDA-NASS 2016 Certified Organic Survey. It provides number of farms, sales, and more.

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Purdue researchers surveyed Indiana fruit and vegetable producers in 2012. This publication provides some of the survey findings about vegetable Indiana vegetable farmers, including their demographic characteristics,  More...

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Purdue researchers surveyed Indiana fruit and vegetable producers in 2012. This publication provides some of the survey findings about vegetable farming operations in Indiana, including farm size, ownership, labor pra  More...

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Most commercial fruit and vegetable growers rely on pollinators to successfully produce their crops. But pollinators face many threats. This publication explains what these commercial fruit and vegetable growers can d  More...

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While agricultural pesticide applicators may not be able to control factors like habitat loss, they can take practical steps to help protect the pollinators so many in the agricultural industry rely upon. This publica  More...

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Many growers who are interested ingrowing grafted tomatoes may be hindered by the high cost of already grafted plants. Growers may prefer to graft their own tomato plants to reduce costs or increase cultivar selection (i  More...
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This publication is a picture dictionary of common plant problems. It is designed to help plant growers learn the terms that plant specialists and reference books use to describe a plant disease or injury. By knowing the  More...
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This handy publication presents a timeline for managing common diseases of pepper in Indiana.

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This handy publication presents a timeline for managing common diseases of cantaloupe and watermelon in Indiana.

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This handy publication presents a timeline for managing common diseases of pumpkin in Indiana.

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This handy publication (presents a timeline for managing common diseases of tomato in indiana.

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Proper fungicide use is essential for controlling potentially devastating diseases in almost all commercial crops. This publication provides with basic information about fungicide resistance and what to do to minimize fu  More...
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Anthracnose of cucumber, muskmelon, and watermelon can result in yield loss or lower quality fruit. Direct infection of the fruit also can result in loss of marketability. This publication describes the disease cycle and  More...
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Gummy stem blight (also called black rot) is one of the most serious foliar diseases of muskmelon and watermelon in Indiana. This publication describes the cycle and symptoms of gummy stem blight and offers management r  More...
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Mature watermelon vine decline (originally known as sudden wilt) can be a limiting factor in many watermelon fields. This publication describes the characteristics of mature watermelon vine decline (MWVD), the features t  More...
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In the event of crop losses from extreme spring weather, growers still need to manage their trees for diseases. If trees are not managed, populations of disease inoculum can build up and threaten the crop the following s  More...
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Muskmelons, watermelons, cucumber, squash, gourds, and pumpkins are cucurbits commonly grown in Indiana. These crops are attacked by a variety of insects and related pests, including aphids, cucumber beetles, seedcorn ma  More...
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Shows pictures of different insects that attack vegetables. Tells what plants they attack and what damage they do. Includes comments on some controls.  More...
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Gives description, life cycle, plants affected, and chemical control measures against the flea beetle.  More...
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Fresh market tomatoes can withstand considerable feeding on the leaves, but very little insect damage directly to the fruit. Fortunately, there are few insect pests in Indiana that seriously damage tomato fruit.  More...
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Topics discussed in this publication are: description and life cycle of the striped cucumber beetle, transmission of bacterial wilt, monitoring beetle populations, and control insecticides.  More...
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Talks about insects that attack cole crops, the damage they do, and control measures.  More...
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Late blight of tomato and potato has an infamous history: it is the documented cause of the Irish potato famines of the mid-1800s. In 2009, the diseases moved from the pages of history books to tomato plants in your back  More...
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8-page publication provides an overview of the fresh-cut produce industry and of the melon industry in Indiana and discusses available opportunities for Indiana melon growers in the fresh-cut fruit indistry.  More...
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This publication presents data from seedless watermelon and eastern muskmelon trials conducted in 2006 at the Southwest Purdue Agriculture Center north of Vincennes, Indiana. Evaluating newly released varieties and advan  More...
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This publication presents four melon trials—personal size seedless watermelons, seeded watermelons, seedless watermelons, and eastern muskmelons—that were conducted in 2005 at the Southwest Purdue Agriculture  More...
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Blossom end rot is a physiological disorder that occurs wherever tomatoes (and peppers) are grown. The symptoms, factors affecting blossom end rot and control methods are covered in this publication.  More...
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Bacterial canker is an infectious disease of fresh-market and processing tomatoes that usually results in reduced yields and premature fruit drop. The symptoms, disease cycle, and control methods of bacterial canker are  More...
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This bulletin addresses the major disease problems of crucifers in the Midwest and is intended to be used as an aid in their identification and management. The bulletin includes information about black rot, black leg, do  More...
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This publication provides information about various onion diseases such as purple blotch, downy mildew, neck rot, onion smut and more. It includes information about the diseases' symptoms, life cycle and control methods.  More...
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Common scab occurs in most areas where potatoes are grown. It is a major production problem that affects tuber grade quality and has only a small effect on total yield. This publication provides information about symptom  More...
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This publication discusses the source of toxicity, implications for horticulture, juglone sensitivity in plants, plants observed to be sensitive and tolerant to juglone. An illustration of a typical leaf and nut chara  More...
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This publication is targeted towards individuals who operate or consult with large scale commercial muskmelon or watermelon farms in areas where Alternaria leaf blight, anthracnose, and gummy stem blight are common manag  More...
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This publication provides scouting information and treatment options for disease and insect pests of tomatoes for commercial producers.  More...
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Questions often arise about the use of pesticides in any cropping system. This publication provides information on how cantaloupes are grown in Indiana including how producers control diseases, insect and weed pests.  More...
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This publication is a listing of Federal and Indiana state government agencies that regulate various activities involved in operating a landscape plant nursery.  More...
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This publication is a reference list of informative publications which can provide answers and guidance to the commercial nursery grower on topics from propagation to pest management.  More...
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This publication discusses starting in the nursery business, including what you'll need, developing a nursery business plan, selecting a specific nursery site, nursery design and space requirements, and labor and capit  More...
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This is a reference list of informative publications which can provide answers to many of the questions which arise when considering a new nursery business.  More...
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This publication discusses the genetics and breeding, environmental conditions, mineral nutrition, weeds, insects, diseases, nematodes, and harvesting and handling of sweet corn. Tables are included listing the relati  More...
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This leaflet discusses the diagnosis, identification, and solutions of air pollution damage on melons. Tables are included listing the relative injury and symptoms which may be confused with air pollution injury. Pictu  More...
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This leaflet discusses diagnosis, identification, and correction of acid soil problems. Pictures are included of problem plants.  More...
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