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Tomatoes
by Ward Upham
MF312
Best practices for growing tomatoes in Kansas. Includes planting and variety recommendations with tips for managing common pests and diseases. 4-page, color.Revision Date: Mar 2018
Vegetable Garden Planting Guide, Revised
by Ward Upham
MF315
A well–planned, properly tended vegetable garden not only provides an excellent source of fresh, nutritious vegetables, but also relaxation and enjoyment for the entire family. Successful gardening begins with proper planning. This includes knowing how much to plant, when to plant, and proper spacing, which can be found in this publication. 6 pages, color.Revision Date: Feb 2023
Raised Bed Gardening
by Ward Upham
MF2134
Raised bed gardens are a popular way for today’s gardener to produce fresh, high quality, good tasting vegetables. This updated guide includes tips for selecting the right location, soil mix, watering, fertilizing, and other considerations. 4 pages, color.Revision Date: Apr 2022
Exhibiting Fruits and Vegetables
C405
Tips for making selections and preparing your display, plus what the judge looks for when placing exhibits. 16 pages, 8.5"x 5.5", b/w.Revision Date: May 2019
Container Gardening--Vegetable Gardens
EP31
Container gardens are an answer for persons with limited garden space. Residents of apartments can still enjoy gardening.Published Date: May 1998
Rhubarb
by Ward Upham
EP99
Publication describes how to grow rhubarb in home gardens. This perennial spring vegetable can be planted once and harvested for many years. 2-page, color.Revision Date: Dec 2019
Recommended Vegetable Varieties
by Ward Upham
L41
Available selections for Kansas gardeners, including many new and improved varieties. 4-page, color.Revision Date: Oct 2017
Drip Irrigation for Community Gardens
by Cheryl R. Boyer Cathie Lavis Ward Upham Cary L. Rivard
MF3124
Drip systems are a common method of irrigating vegetable crops. Such a system benefits a community garden by applying water directly to the plant root zone at a rate that can be absorbed by the soil without runoff. This publication shows how to install a successful drip irrigation system for community gardens, including small plots and home gardens. 8-page, color.Published Date: Oct 2014
Watering Vegetable and Flower Gardens
by Ward Upham
MF2804
Generally, flower and vegetable beds should be watered when the top several inches of soil is dry. Dig down 2 to 4 inches with a trowel to determine if soil needs additional water. 2 p.Published Date: Jan 2008
Fertilizing Gardens in Kansas
by Ward Upham
MF2320
Covers soil testing, fertilizer composition and application rates, information on adjusting soil pH, and more. 12-page, color.Revision Date: Jan 2018
Making Compost: A Beginner’s Guide
by Ward Upham
MF1053
Instructions on how to make compost from organic waste, and use it to improve garden soil. 4 page, color.Revision Date: May 2019
Cross-Striped Cabbageworm: Insect Pest of Vegetable Crops
MF3505
Information to help identify and manage this insect pest that feeds on cole crops such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage, and on turnips and leafy-green vegetables. 2-page, color.Published Date: May 2020
Insect and Mite Pests of Vegetable Gardens
MF3480
How to detect, identify and manage insect and mite pests in vegetable gardens. Includes photos of common pests and information on susceptible host plants. 8-page, color.Published Date: Mar 2020
Squash Bug, Home and Horticultural Pests
by Raymond A. Cloyd James R. Nechols
MF3308
Identification and management of this major insect pest of field and garden-grown squash and pumpkins. 4-page, color.Published Date: Jul 2016
Squash Vine Borer, Home and Horticultural Pests
by James R. Nechols Raymond A. Cloyd
MF3309
Tips for home gardeners on how to identify and manage this damaging pest of cucurbit plants such as squash, pumpkin, cucumber, and muskmelon. 2-page, color.Published Date: Jul 2016
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