What do we know about heavy metals in soil? What do we know about lead exposure through soil and garden plants? What do we know about cadmium and arsenic in soils? What can I do if I’m at risk for heavy metals in my garden soil?
For vegetable gardeners who are eager to get going in the spring, root crops are a reliable choice. Radishes, carrots, beets, turnips and onions just need some good soil and consistent watering to jump-start a garden.
This publication provides a framework, general recommendations, and rationales to aid onion growers interested in maximizing their land use and crop yield through drip irrigation.
Clinton Shock, Rebecca Flock, Erik Feibert, Cedric A. Shock, Jim Klauzer |
Jul 2021 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
The Pacific Northwest is known for its high-quality produce. To preserve this reputation, all people involved in farm activities should be thoroughly trained in practices that promote health and hygiene. Farmworkers, ...
This collection has information on soil testing and ferilizing, renovation. forage management , hay, irrigation, feeding values, forage types, forage anti-quality factors, leasing pastures and more.
The Pacific Northwest is known for its high-quality produce. To preserve this reputation, all people involved in farm activities should be thoroughly trained in practices that promote health and hygiene. Farmworkers, ...
When it comes to growing hay, providing well-timed nutrients in the form of fertilizer will maximize production and quality at harvest time. Here's a guide to which nutrients to apply and when to do it.
Sam Angima |
Mar 2007 |
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Credit: Oregon State University (Cropped from original)
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.