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Vegetables - The University of Arizona
Research-based, desert crop production information on all aspects of vegetable growing including management, pests and diseases, irrigation, and economics.
Texas A&M Horticultural Extension - Vegetables
Includes newsletters, Vegetable Grower's Handbook, and Crop Guides.
Vegetable Initiative Research - University of Tennessee
Experimental Station which has launched a Vegetable Initiative whose goal is to assist and encourage vegetable producers in Tennessee.
UCCE Tulare County, Vegetable Research Reports
Contains details on vegetable variety trials, specialty potatoes and post harvest information on green beans, cherry tomatoes and squash.
Commercial Vegetable Production - University of Florida
List of articles covering such topics as nutrution, fertilizers, hydroponics, diseases, polythene mulches, sap-testing and crop production guides.
Vegetable Crops - University of Florida
Information on commercial vegetable production, vegetable gardening and aspects of the vegetable industry.
The History of Cabbage - University of Saskatchewan
Short account of the development of this vegetable.
Gulf Coast Research and Education Center - University of Florida
Includes notes on the Center's research programs and variety trial information on tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, watermelon and gourds. Gourd photo gallery also included.
Vegetable Crops - The Ohio State University
Information on cultural details of growing vegetables for the commercial and home gardener. Also covers pest and disease control.
Commercial Vegetable Production- Oregon State University
Commercial Vegetable Production Guides which contain information on producing vegetables crops in the Pacific Northwest. Research reports also available.
Horticulture Fact Sheets - University of Georgia
Contains information on a wide range of vegetable topics for both the commercial producer and home gardener. Variety trials are also included.
Vegetable Statistics - US Department of Agriculture
Data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service on fresh market vegetables, strawberries and melons including area harvested, yield and production, by season and by crop from the larger states.
Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center
Part of the Horticultural Department of Texas A&M University set up to develop vegetable and fruit research programs. Explains the aims behind the research and the programs taking place to educate people about the health benefits of eating fruit and vegetables.
Vegetable Research & Information Center - University of California
Information on the cultivation, production and harvesting of vegetables in California for farmers and home gardeners. Biotechnology, composting, fertilizers, irrigation and postharvest techniques also included.
Asian Fruits and Vegetables
Growing conditions, descriptions, and marketing information of a wide variety of species.
Vegetables - New South Wales Agriculture
Features pest and diseases, soil management, irrigation and growing guides.
AVRDC - Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center
An international organisation based in southeast Asia specialising in tropical vegetable research. Helping to alleviate poverty and improve diets, through research, development and training.
World Carrot Museum
History, nutrition, cultivation, recipes, trivia and interesting facts of this important vegetable.
Vegetables - North Carolina State University
Vegetable production guides, pest management and information on harvesting and storage.
Georgia Commercial Vegetable Information - University of Georgia
Comprehensive site with information on budgets, market information, images, newsletters, weeds, extension publications and research information.
Vegetables: Farmer's Bookshelf
Fact sheets from the University of Hawaii at Manoa on growing various crops, including tropical crops, in Hawaii.
Vegetables - Department of Primary Industries, Queensland
Wide ranging information on vegetable production in Australia. Cultural details are given for a range of crops.
Crop Fact Sheets - Colorado State University
Lots of information on herbicides, irrigation, diseases, fertilizers, manures and soils. Written for the arable farmer with some specific articles on vegetable crops.
Commercial Vegetable Production - Virginia State University
Contains a series of articles on vegetable and fruit production written for growers in Virginia.
Vegetable Crop Management - University of Minnesota
Information on the commercial production of garlic, sweet corn, yellow storage onions and carrots.
Vegetables - Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
Grower Guides on a variety of vegetable crops.
UK: HDRA Heritage Seed Library
Lists and conserves vegetable varieties that have been dropped from popular seed catalogues as well as varieties that have never been in a catalogue.
Cornell Vegetables
Homepage for Cornell University. This is the gateway to an extensive resource backup for the commercial vegetable grower.
The Genetic Resources Unit of Warwick HRI
Short article on the work carried out by Warwick HRI (Horticulture Research International) to develop a gene bank, by conserving old vegetable varieties and associated wild plants.
Vegetable Horticulture Program - SWFREC
The Southwest Florida Research and Education Center provides Florida with research and extension information, specifically in the areas of vegetable transplant production and stand establishment. Crop budgets and cover crops also included.
Tomato Vine
Dedicated to the art of growing tomatoes and includes details on seed sources, growing tips, nutrition, pests and diseases. Also included is information on aspects of tomato breeding and genetic mutations.
Integrated Crop and Pest Management Guidelines - Cornell University
Detailed notes on vegetable production with the emphasis on integrated crop management techniques. Click on "Index" to view main contents page.
Vegetables - Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
All aspects of vegetable production are covered including factsheets, newsletters, crop updates, pest and disease control and statistics.
Vegetable Transplants - Kansas State University
Sets out the reasons for using transplants in commercial vegetable production and looks at compost, fertilization, starter solutions and transplant containers. [PDF]
Is Vegetable Farming for You? - Kansas State University
Gives an overview of what's involved in getting into growing vegetables commercially. [PDF]
Cover Crops for Vegetable Growers - Kansas State University
Explains the concept of using cover crops, explaining how they can improve the structure and fertility of soils. Of interest to both organic and conventional growers. [PDF]
Redbud Farm
Website hosted by a family farm in West Virginia that specialises in growing vegetables organically, particularly those of West African origin.
A Guide To Common Vegetables
A guide to the vegetables that are commonly eaten in Singapore. It includes pictures and descriptions of mostly Chinese/Southeast Asian vegetables.
Teagasc - Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority
End-of-Project Reports for Horticulture and Forestry are listed, that includes research reports on vegetable crops. Some of these reports can be downloaded, others must be ordered through the library.
Philippine Vegetables, Fruits and Spices
Photos and descriptions of vegetables, fruits and spices used in Filipino cuisine.
Vegetable Program - University of Saskatchewan
Provide commercial and hobby producers of Saskatchewan with up to date, locally relevant, production, handling, and marketing information.
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