NEP-219: Growing Your Own Vegetables: Preparing Your Garden

Rick Durham, Jann Knappage, Rachel Rudolph, Katie Shoultz | August 27, 2019 (New)

This publication provides easy to follow advice on how to start and maintain your garden. For specific fruit and vegetable guides, refer to the NEP "Grow your own" series.

NEP-221: Growing Your Own Vegetables: Peppers

Rick Durham, Jann Knappage, Rachel Rudolph, Katie Shoultz | August 27, 2019 (New)

Peppers are generally easy to grow and provide good summer crops that you can eat raw or cooked to add flavor to many foods. There are many different types of peppers, which are set apart by their shape or spiciness (heat), and most will grow well in Kentucky. Many heirloom, or vintage, varieties exist as well.

HO-117: Guide to Landscape Appraisal of Tree Species in Kentucky Landscapes

Bill Fountain | August 26, 2019 (New)

This publication is intended to aid professionals in determining the value of species in Kentucky (the Commonwealth). This valuation method is not appropriate for valuation of shrubs, forest trees, pasture trees, trees being used for income (i.e. orchards, nursery production, Christmas tree production, etc.). It is solely for trees that are an integral part of a formal, managed landscape.

ID-253: Species Failure Profile for Trees Common to the Ohio River Valley

Julie Beale, Bill Fountain | August 23, 2019 (New)

Tree failures, especially in urban and recreational areas can result in harm to human life and property. While this is rare, it is important to recognize that the environmental and sociological benefits provided by trees significantly outweighs the limited risks presented by trees. This is especially true when defects and species profiles that increase the potential for failure can be observed or detected. Many of these defects are associated with certain species. This is referred to as the species failure profile.

PPFS-FR-T-26: Cultural Calendar for Commercial Peach Production

Ric Bessin, Kimberly Leonberger, Matthew Springer, John Strang, Nicole Gauthier, Shawn Wright | August 1, 2019 (New)

Integrated pest management (IPM) includes the combination of biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in efforts to manage diseases and pests while minimizing risks associated with pesticides. Cultural practices are an integral part of an IPM program and should be incorporated into all commercial systems whether large or small, conventional or organic. This publication provides recommended practices at approximate growth stages and/or production periods. However, these timelines are approximate and may require adjustment for particular conditions. Growers who encounter situations that may not align with suggestions here should contact their county Extension office for assistance. Extension offices can also provide updated pest management recommendations. This cultural guide serves as a supplement to published spray guides and scouting guides.

PPFS-FR-T-25: Cultural Calendar for Commercial Apple Production

Ric Bessin, Kimberly Leonberger, Matthew Springer, John Strang, Nicole Gauthier, Shawn Wright | August 1, 2019 (New)

egrated pest management (IPM) includes the combination of biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in efforts to manage diseases and pests while minimizing risks associated with pesticides. Cultural practices are an integral part of an IPM program and should be incorporated into all commercial systems whether large or small, conventional or organic. This publication provides recommended practices at approximate growth stages and/or production periods. However, these timelines are approximate and may require adjustment for particular conditions. Growers who encounter situations that may not align with suggestions here should contact their county Extension office for assistance. Extension offices can also provide updated pest management recommendations. This cultural guide serves as a supplement to published spray guides and scouting guides.

HENV-402: Water Quality and Nutrient Management at Home

Rick Durham, Brad Lee, Gregg Munshaw, Suzette Walling | July 2, 2019 (New)

Fertilizers and other lawn amendments benefit the residential landscape by providing or supplementing the essential nutrients for plant growth and maintenance. Commercial fertilizers are commonly formulated based on three major nutrients, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) and each plays an important role in plant development. However, improper application of fertilizers and amendments may increase the risk of non-point source pollution of surface and ground waters.

PPFS-FR-S-24: Backyard Grape Disease, Pest, and Cultural Practices Calendar

Ric Bessin, Kimberly Leonberger, John Strang, Nicole Gauthier, Shawn Wright | July 1, 2019 (Reviewed)

Backyard grape production requires a proactive approach to disease, insect, and weed management. Preventative practices are recommended to minimize inputs. While intensive culture may result in the highest quality fruit, reduced inputs can result in acceptable fruit with minor crop losses or aesthetic maladies. This guide focuses on preventative cultural practices with options of low-input pesticide applications. Refer to the homeowner fruit spray guide (ID-21) for a more complete pesticide spray schedule.

PPFS-FR-T-21: Backyard Apple and Pear Disease, Pest, and Cultural Practices Calendar

Ric Bessin, Kimberly Leonberger, John Strang, Nicole Gauthier, Shawn Wright | July 1, 2019 (Reviewed)

Backyard apple production requires a proactive approach to disease, insect, and weed management. Preventative practices are recommended to minimize inputs. While intensive culture may result in the highest quality fruit, reduced inputs can result in acceptable fruit with minor crop losses or aesthetic maladies. This guide focuses on preventative cultural practices with options of low-input pesticide applications. Refer to the homeowner fruit spray guide (ID-21) for a more complete pesticide spray schedule.

PPFS-FR-S-25: Backyard Berry Disease, Pest, and Cultural Practices Calendar

Ric Bessin, Kimberly Leonberger, John Strang, Nicole Gauthier, Shawn Wright | July 1, 2019 (Reviewed)

Backyard berry (blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, and strawberry) production requires a proactive approach to disease, insect, and weed management. Preventative practices are recommended to minimize inputs. While intensive culture may result in the highest quality fruit, reduced inputs can result in acceptable fruit with minor crop losses or aesthetic maladies. This guide focuses on preventative cultural practices with options of low-input pesticide applications. Refer to the homeowner fruit spray guide (ID-21) for a more complete pesticide spray schedule.