The plants in the field trials were chosen by an advisory group of nursery growers and landscape designers and were evaluated on growth, visual appeal, timing of flowering, density of flowers, physiology and heat tolerance.
This report includes preliminary data for the second of a three-year study. Since this year was a record drought year, results could vary from a normal rainfall year. Finalized data and observations will be released in future as peer-reviewed studies, reports, and extension articles. For more information, please visit the RDFA project page. .
The Vegetable Research and Extension program at WSU Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research & Extension Center includes a wide range of projects such as screening new crops and breeding lines for suitability for production in Western Washington, testing new products such as degradable mulch and high tunnels, evaluating integrated pest management strategies, and implementing water and soil conservation practices.
Presenter: Heather Medina Sauceda, Assistant Conservationist for Field Operations in Southwestern Oregon, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Interviewer: Monica, DIVE4Ag Teens as Teachers
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