Ed Peachey

Soil Nitrate Testing for Willamette Valley Vegetable Production

A soil nitrate test measures the concentration of nitrate in the soil at a specific moment in time, including nitrate originating from organic inputs, fertilizer, and soil organic matter. This publication describes ...

Dan M. Sullivan, Nick Andrews, Aaron Heinrich, Ed Peachey, Linda Brewer | Aug 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Grow Your Own Peppers

Peppers come in a great variety of sizes, shapes, colors and tastes. They produce a large yield in a small amount of space. Learn the secrets to growing great peppers in Oregon.

Brooke Edmunds, James Myers, Ed Peachey | May 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

PNW Weed Management Handbook

This comprehensive guide to weed management in the Pacific Northwest covers biological weed control agents; pesticide safety and disposal; agrichemicals and their properties; and control of problem weeds. Sections include...

Ed Peachey | Apr 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Nutrient and Soil Health Management for Sweet Corn (Western Oregon)

This guide integrates recommendations for nutrient management with cover cropping practices that promote soil health. Recommendations for nutrient rate, source, timing and placement for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, ...

Dan M. Sullivan, Ed Peachey, Aaron Heinrich, Linda Brewer | Jan 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

2019 Pear Pest Management Guide for the Willamette Valley

Recommends pest management practices for pear.

Nik Wiman, Jay W. Pscheidt, Ed Peachey | May 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Weed Management in Conventional and Organic Snap Beans in Western Oregon

Discusses weed prevention and management in conventional and organic snap bean production.

Ed Peachey | Jan 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Weed and Vegetation Management Strategies in Christmas Trees

This publication offers an integrated approach to effective weed management in Christmas trees, incorporating diverse strategies and practices to keep weed populations off balance. It includes strategies for using ...

Ed Peachey, Chal Landgren, Tim Miller-Morgan | Dec 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Nutrient Management for Sustainable Vegetable Cropping Systems in Western Oregon

This publication reflects over 30 years of vegetable production research conducted in the Willamette Valley. It is divided into three main sections: sustainable soil health; soil testing and nutrient management; and ...

Dan M. Sullivan, Ed Peachey, Aaron Heinrich, Linda Brewer | May 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Snap Bean—Western Oregon, Nutrient Management Guide

Provides nutrient management information and recommendations for bush snap beans grown in western Oregon for processing or fresh market. Includes descriptions of plant nutrient deficiency with color photos, and information on optimum application rates, timing, and placement.

Aaron Heinrich, Dan M. Sullivan, Ed Peachey | Nov 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Integrated Clubroot Control Strategies of Brassicas: Nonchemical Control Strategies

Clubroot (causal organism, Plasmodiophora brassicae) is a major soilborne disease of brassica crops in the Willamette Valley. It’s incidence and severity is increasing due to a high demand for brassicas that has ...

Aaron Heinrich, Alexandra Stone, Dan M. Sullivan, James Myers, Ed Peachey | Aug 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Winter Cutworm: A New Pest Threat in Oregon

Damage from winter cutworm (the common name for the larval stage of the large yellow underwing moth) is a growing concern. In 2015, large numbers of larvae were observed around homes, within golf courses, and ...

Jessica Green, Amy J. Dreves, Brian McDonald, Ed Peachey | Feb 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Growing Hazelnuts in the Pacific Northwest: Orchard Floor Management

This publication describes hazelnut orchard weed management practices including flailing, herbicides, intercropping, cover crops, and sucker control. It also briefly describes procedures used during nut fall and harvest.

Jeff L. Olsen, Ed Peachey | Nov 2013 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Puncturevine Patrol

Discusses identification (with color photos), prevention, control, and eradication. Contains herbicide recommendations. Gives information on how to report infestations of puncturevine.

Ed Peachey | May 2006 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)