Horticulture Resources
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Leyland cypress has become one of the most widely used plants in commercial and residential landscapes across Georgia as a formal hedge, screen, buffer strip or wind barrier. Leyland cypress is a graceful, rapidly growing evergreen tree that is adapted for growth within the 6-10a USDA hardiness zones. Leyland cypress is considered relatively pest-free; however, because of its relatively shallow root system, and because they are often planted too close together and in poorly drained soils, Leyland cypress is prone to root rot and several damaging canker diseases, especially during periods of prolonged drought.
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Use this resource to calculate planting densities, fertilizer application rates, sprayer calibration, and soil amendment applications using unit conversions. We demonstrate the “raw math” behind common calculations to provide you with the tools for solving any equation using simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. No longer will you be dependent on having production guides, fertilizer charts, planter manuals, and spray nozzle catalogs to tell you what to do.
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NewCalcium is an important nutrient if blueberry production. Calcium deficiency can cause fruit quality issues. This resource focuses on quantifying the calcium concentrations at different stages of berry development and within the berry.
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Marketing fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets, roadside markets, and pick-your-own farms is an important and growing method of marketing. This resource covers the containers available for retail marketing, which come in a wide range of sizes and materials. In addition, it provides weights and approximate yields for the canning and freezing of fruits and vegetables based on some of the common retail container sizes.
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Native plants are a great choice for Georgia landscapes. They provide food and habitat for native insects, birds, and other creatures and allow the gardeners to support local ecosystems. They are well suited to their native environments and many are quite beautiful. However, they are not super plants! They need to be sited in locations that closely match their native habitat, and the general public often assumes they need little or no care. This publication outlines conditions under which native plants need supplemental water and pest protection. Using the guidelines presented here, gardeners will be able to grow healthy native plants in their landscape.
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This field guide is based on a 2-year study of ground-dwelling spiders in blueberry farms in southeastern Georgia and shows the most common spider families and genera found. This guide is for farmers, students, and educators to help them recognize these groups. Spiders are helpful organisms that feed on insects and other small creatures. In many cases, they are among the most effective natural controls of pest insects in gardens, farms, forests, and even inside homes.
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C 1212
Grape Sour Rot
Although grape sour rot can occur in drier climates, the disease complex tends to be especially problematic during wine grape ripening in wet, humid regions. Browning and disintegrating berries and the aroma of vinegar are a few symptoms that characterize grape sour rot. Sour rot ultimately results in crop yield reduction as damaged berries often “shatter,” or fall off the clusters. Sorting out clusters with sour rot that are not suitable for winemaking causes a further reduction in return revenues as less wine is produced. Sour rot is a prominent concern in Eastern U.S. vineyards as it is consistently observed in vineyards, particularly in white-berried cultivars, and questions remain about how to best manage it, particularly with the threat of insecticide resistance development in targeted fruit flies.
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C 1011
Home Garden Potatoes
This resource details selecting the right types of potatoes, proper planting, maintenance, and troubleshooting problems.
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C 660
Growing African Violets
African violets are now among the most popular indoor plants. They are easy to grow and offer a wealth of beautiful flowers.
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