From the myth of collapsing root balls to the myth of compost tea - learn the facts about a range of tips you may have heard through the years about healthy soil, pretty mulch, and more.
Feb 2014 |
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Growing brassicas crops in Oregon and Washington requires whole-season management to control pests. Learn how integrated pest management can neutralize pests and improve crop yields.
Chris Hedstrom, Cynthia M. Ocamb, Nick Andrews, Kristine Buckland, Heidi Noordijk, Silvia I. Rondon |
Nov 2023 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Asparagus, beets, carrots and summer squash are some of the vegetables you can grow along the coast. Learn what to watch out for in a region known for cooler temperatures.
A study of the WeiSEL, manufactured by Zurn Harvesting of Germany, shows that the new plot combine yield measurement system is a less expensive and reliable alternative to manual yield collection methods.
Christina Hagerty, Duncan Kroese, Grayson Namdar, Larry Lutcher, Chuntao Yin |
Jun 2022 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Proper food storage ensures that the food you bring home remains safe to eat and retains its high quality. Learn about storing meat, vegetables, fruit, leftovers, home-preserved food and more.
Surine Greenway, Amy Robertson, Joe Peutz, Grace Wittman |
Mar 2023 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Growing and drying your own herbs ensures that you have a constant fresh supply to use in the kitchen. Dried herbs can keep for up to a year if kept in a cool, dark and dry place. Here's how to dry herbs at home.