HO-127: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Production Manual of the Organic Farming Unit at the University of Kentucky

Krista Jacobsen, Rachel Rudolph, Mark Williams | Nov. 3, 2022 (New)

The University of Kentucky Community Supported Agriculture program (UK-CSA), located at the Organic Farming Unit (OFU) of the UK Horticulture Research Farm, has been developing since its inception in 2007. The UK-CSA exists for education, extension, and research, in keeping with the land-grant mission of the university. The farm is one of the only land-grant university teaching farms that is also a commercially productive farm.

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PR-798: 2021 Fruit and Vegetable Research Report

Ric Bessin, Win Dunwell, Nicole Gauthier, Krista Jacobsen, Rachel Rudolph, John Strang, Raul Villanueva, Shawn Wright | Dec. 13, 2021 (New)

The 2021 Fruit and Vegetable Crops research report includes results from 12 different projects. The majority of projects were conducted on research farms, but a few were conducted on commercial farms with the assistance of grower-cooperators. We are truly grateful to the growers who invest their time, energy, and land in supporting research. Their contributions help other growers, and that is of immeasurable value. Research was conducted by University of Kentucky faculty and staff from the horticulture, plant pathology, and entomology departments, as well as faculty and staff of Kentucky State University.

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PPFS-VG-28: Root Knot Nematode in Vegetable Cropping Systems

Victoria Bajek, Nicole Gauthier, Kimberly Leonberger, Rachel Rudolph | Oct. 12, 2021 (New)

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PPFS-VG-27: Cucurbit Downy Mildew in Kentucky

Nicole Gauthier, Kimberly Leonberger, Rachel Rudolph | Sep. 7, 2021 (New)

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NEP-227: Growing Your Own Vegetables: Beets

Rick Durham, Jann Knappage, Rachel Rudolph, Katie Shoultz | Mar. 9, 2021 (New)

Beets, planted in the spring, grow well in Kentucky. They are easy to grow and quick to mature. Both the roots and the leaves are edible.

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NEP-228: Growing Your Own Vegetables: Radishes

Rick Durham, Jann Knappage, Rachel Rudolph, Katie Shoultz | Mar. 9, 2021 (New)

Radishes are easy and fast to grow and only take up a little space. Radish roots are low in calories and high in vitamins C, K, and B6. Because they require little time and space, radishes are great vegetables for children to grow. This publication will discuss only spring radishes.

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PR-779: 2020 Fruit and Vegetable Research Report

Doug Archbold, Win Dunwell, Bob Perry, Emily Pfeufer, Rachel Rudolph, John Snyder, John Strang | Dec. 18, 2020 (New)

Fruit and vegetable production continues to show sustained growth in Kentucky. As the industry grows around a diverse collection of marketing tactics (wholesale, farmer markets, CSAs, and direct to restaurants) as well as various production systems, there continues to be a need for applied practical information to support the industry. Evaluation of varieties is a continuing necessity and allows us to provide the most up to date information in communications with vegetable growers. The vegetable variety trial results are the basis for updating the recommendations in our Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers (ID-36).

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NEP-226: Growing Your Own Vegetables: Kale

Rick Durham, Jann Knappage, Rachel Rudolph, Katie Shoultz | Sep. 15, 2020 (New)

In recent years, kale has been a "super food" because of the ways it can benefit our health. Kale contains many vitamins like A, K and C. It promotes heart health and can help prevent cancer. Kale is a cool-season crop and may be among the first vegetables you harvest from your garden.

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NEP-225: Growing Your Own Vegetables: Broccoli

Rick Durham, Jann Knappage, Rachel Rudolph, Katie Shoultz | Sep. 15, 2020 (New)

Broccoli is a cool-season plant in the same family as cabbage and cauliflower. It, and others in the same family, is known as a cole crop. Broccoli can be grown in both the fall and the spring and can be eaten many ways.

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NEP-222: Growing Your Own Vegetables: Summer Squash

Rick Durham, Jann Knappage, Rachel Rudolph, Katie Shoultz | Aug. 19, 2020 (New)

Summer squash is a low-growing, bush-type squash. Examples are yellow (straight and crookneck), scalloped, and zucchini. They are fast growing and well-liked garden crops.