By the Numbers: The Top 10 U.S. States for Fruit and Vegetable ...
WEBDec 3, 2021 · Some U.S. states certainly carry a bigger load when it comes to fruit, nut, and vegetable production. The folks at Commodity.com recently compiled data that identifies the top producing states. To do so, they calculated the total production value of the crops measured in dollars.
12 Sweet Corn Varieties for Growers that Are Sweeter and Hardier …
WEBApr 22, 2020 · Type: Bicolor improved supersweet. Ear size: 8.25 inches by 1.9 inches. Row count: 16 to 18. Disease package: Moderate resistance to rust. Days to maturity: 69. Other: ‘Kickoff XR’ offers impeccable eating quality for early in the season, good white- to yellow-kernel contrast, and strong tip fill.
The Top 10 Muscadine Grape Varieties For Consumer Appeal
WEBAug 10, 2016 · After evaluating 58 of the roughly 100 muscadine grape varieties available, University of Florida scientists have ranked the Top 10 based on high potential for consumer preference.. Muscadine grapes are known for their health benefits and other nutritive values – even for potential preventive measures against …
How To Optimize Your Asparagus Harvest - Growing Produce
WEBMar 22, 2023 · Spears start to emerge when the soil temperature reaches 50°F. After this, asparagus growth depends on air temperature. Early in the season, you might harvest 7- to 9-inch spears every two to four days. As air temperatures increase, harvesting frequencies will increase to once or twice per day. You can have up to 24 harvests per season, after ...
10 Top Performing Watermelon Varieties - Growing Produce
WEBJan 5, 2015 · Weight/length: 8 to 13 pounds. Seedless/seeded: Seedless. Color: Dark-green rind with small yellow markings (“stars”) and large yellow markings (“moons”), and. red flesh. Days to maturity: Early to ripen. Yield potential: Average of 2 to 3 fruit per plant. www.johnnyseeds.com. Sweet Polly. Company: Siegers Seed Co.
13 Sweet Pepper Varieties You Need To Know - Growing Produce
WEBJul 7, 2014 · Breeder: Syngenta Type: Bell Color: Green to red Disease resistance/Tolerance: High resistance to tobacco mosaic virus, bacterial spot caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. Vesicatoria 1-5, 7-9. Intermediate resistance to tomato spotted wilt virus Days to maturity: Medium Yield potential: High Region(s) best suited for production: Eastern U.S. Other attributes: Open-plant structure with good ...
Potato Pest Control - Growing Produce
WEBOct 1, 2009 · Those products include Voliam Xpress (chlorantraniliprole, Syngenta Crop Protection), and Belay (clothianidin, Valent USA), now labeled as a seed-piece application, foliar, or chemigation for several pests, including flea beetle, potato beetle, aphids, and leafhoppers. The present and future look promising for potato growers as well as growers ...
Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co. Celebrates 200th Anniversary
WEBDec 29, 2016 · This growing season marked the 200 th anniversary for Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co. in Louisiana, MO. Stark Bro’s is best known for introducing ‘Red Delicious’ and ‘Golden Delicious’ apples. According to Stark Bro’s Chief Production Officer Elmer Kidd, those varieties still account for 40% of all apple sales worldwide.
Check Out the Latest Farm Equipment Perfect for Vegetable …
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The Best Green Bean Varieties You’ll Want To Grow
WEBMar 7, 2023 · Matures in 56 days. ‘Kestrel’ is a prolific, high yielder! Sturdy upright bush, open for easy hand or mechanical harvest. It produces straight, dark-green, predominately 4 sieve size pods. Perfect for fresh market. Matures in 58 days. ‘Lasalle’ is a high quality bush bean that is easy to harvest.