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Container Gardening--Vegetable Gardens

by Charles W. Marr

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 Cary L. Rivard Ward Upham Cathie Lavis Cheryl R. Boyer

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

by Raymond A. Cloyd

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

by Raymond A. Cloyd

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

Integrated Pest Management in Greenhouses and Herbaceous Nurseries

by Raymond A. Cloyd James Quinn David Trinklein

MF2892

Integrated pest management (IPM) involves use of cultural, physical, biological, and chemical methods to manage insect and mite pests. Includes inspection, scouting and monitoring. 8-page, color.

Published Date: Jul 2009

Considerations and Resources for School Garden Design in Kansas

by Rebecca McMahon

MF3589

School gardens provide learning opportunities as well as fresh produce. This publication includes factors to consider, especially early in the garden development process. 24 pages, color.

Published Date: Feb 2022

Garden Templates and Plant Choices for Kansas School Gardens

by Rebecca McMahon

MF3590

Use garden templates and the plant information to plan a school garden that will provide a variety of learning opportunities as well as fresh produce. Includes templates for spring, fall, summer, and extended season gardens, as well as a wide variety of plant choices. 168 pages, color.

Published Date: Feb 2022

Use of Sanitizers in Postharvest Water

by Londa Nwadike Durga Khadka

MF3647

Postharvest water refers to water used for rinsing, cooling, or icing harvested produce. It also includes water used for handwashing and cleaning food contact surfaces. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) sets a standard for preventing contamination from agricultural water for post-harvest use. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Dec 2023