Numbered Publications: HO
HO-84: Controlled Water Table Irrigation of Container Crops
Jack Buxton, Janet Pfeiffer, Darrell Slone | Oct. 31, 2008 (New)
HO-81: Ornamental Corn Production
Ric Bessin, Tim Coolong, Terry Jones, Joe Masabni, Kenny Seebold, Tim Woods | Jul. 10, 2008 (Minor Revision)
HO-66: Commercial Asparagus Production
John Strang | Feb. 13, 2008 (Minor Revision)
HO-87: Vineyard Site Selection in Kentucky Based on Climate and Soil Properties
Kaan Kurtural, Patsy Wilson | Oct. 5, 2007 (New)
Commercial wine grapes have recently emerged as an alternative crop in Kentucky after laws evolved encouraging private entrepreneurs to invest in vineyards and small farm wineries many decades after prohibition shut down the industry. Grapes grown in Kentucky are exposed to biotic and abiotic stresses that reduce crop yields and quality or kill grapevines. Damaging winter temperatures, spring frosts, and higher than optimal growing temperatures occur regularly. Despite these challenges, grape growing is a successful enterprise in many areas of the state.
HO-88: Viticultural Regions and Suggested Cultivars in Kentucky
Kaan Kurtural, Patsy Wilson | Sep. 14, 2007 (New)
Grapes grown in Kentucky are subject to environmental stresses that reduce crop yield and quality, and injure and kill grapevines. Damaging critical winter temperatures, late spring frosts, short growing seasons, and extreme summer temperatures all occur with regularity in regions of Kentucky. However, despite the challenging climate, certain species and cultivars of grapes are grown commercially in Kentucky. The aim of this bulletin is to describe the macroclimatic features affecting grape production that should be evaluated in the site selection process and to shorten the trial and error process of finding the best cultivar and climate match.
HO-86: Crop Estimation in Vineyards
Kaan Kurtural, Brandon O'Daniel | Aug. 15, 2007 (New)
Viticulture is becoming a successful alternative cropping system in Kentucky due to the increased demand for locally grown grapes and their profitability. However, the sustainability of the industry is hindered by insufficient experience on estimating crop size of hybrid and vinifera cultivars in a region that is subject to frequent damaging winter and spring temperatures.
HO-57: Growing Peaches in Kentucky
Ric Bessin, John Hartman, Joe Masabni, John Strang | Mar. 30, 2007 (Minor Revision)
HO-16: Strawberry Production in Kentucky
Terry Jones, Joe Masabni, John Strang | Feb. 25, 2007 (Minor Revision)
HO-85: Honeyvine Milkweed Control in Tree Fruits, Small Fruits, and Grapes
Joe Masabni | Jan. 19, 2007 (New)
Honeyvine milkweed is a perennial weed commonly found in Kentucky fields, groves, and orchards. In general, honeyvine milkweed is a difficult weed to control due to its extensive taproot system and rapid growth rate. It is especially difficult to control in permanent crop situations such as plantings of apples, blueberries, and grapes. This is due to the fact that soil tillage is not practiced in orchards, blueberry fields, or vineyards, which would otherwise destroy the root system of honeyvine milkweed and prevent it from getting established.
HO-74: Culinary Herbs
Sharon Bale, Mary Witt | Oct. 15, 2006 (Reprinted)