Resources for Vegetables & Specialty Crops
Title | Available As | Summary | Date | ID | Author |
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Potato Aphid on Tomatoes | Mar 29, 2019 | 2901-1031 (ENTO-308NP) | |||
Organic Production of Watermelons | Jan 17, 2019 | 2906-1342 (SPES-102NP) | |||
Virginia Virtual Farm to Table: Hydroponic Salad Greens | Jul 2, 2020 | 4H-911NP | |||
Virginia Virtual Farm to Table: Tomatoes | Aug 14, 2020 | 4H-918NP | |||
Virtual Farm to Table: Potatoes | Aug 3, 2020 | 4H-919NP | |||
Virginia Virtual Farm to Table: Herbs | Aug 19, 2020 | 4H-920 | |||
Virginia Virtual Farm to Table: Greenhouse and Nursery Ornamentals | Oct 27, 2020 | 4H-934NP | |||
Virginia Virtual Farm to Table: Pumpkins | Oct 26, 2020 | 4H-937NP | |||
Sprouting Seeds for Food | Apr 6, 2022 | 426-419 (SPES-394P) | |||
Pepper Maggot in Sweet (Bell) Pepper | Apr 1, 2019 | 444-005 (ENTO-309NP) | |||
Diamondback Moth | Nov 27, 2018 | 444-007 (ENTO-293NP) | |||
Colorado Potato Beetle | Nov 27, 2018 | 444-012 (ENTO-292NP) | |||
Fall Armyworm in Vegetable Crops | Mar 18, 2019 | 444-015 (ENTO-311NP) | |||
Asparagus Beetles | Sep 27, 2017 | 444-620 (ENTO-243NP) | |||
Anthracnose on Snap Beans | Anthracnose is a major disease of the common snap
bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) and can occur on other
legumes. It is caused by the fungus Colletotrichum
lindemuthianum. When environmental conditions are
favorable, crop losses can be as high as 100 percent on
susceptible cultivars of snap beans. |
Jul 30, 2019 | 450-719 (SPES-157NP) | ||
2022-2023 Mid-Atlantic Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations | This guide lists vegetable varieties that are available and are adapted to the mid-Atlantic region, gives an overview of cultural practices, and list chemicals recommended to manage pests, diseases and weeds in vegetable crops. New varieties of vegetables are constantly being developed throughout the world. While all efforts are made to have comprehensive lists, not all varieties that are adapted will be listed. |
Feb 17, 2022 | 456-420 (SPES-391P) | ||
Becoming a Certified Organic Producer in Virginia | May 14, 2019 | AAEC-168P | |||
User Notes for Small-scale Virginia Commercial Hops Production Enterprise Budgets and Financial Statements | Feb 26, 2019 | AAEC-170NP | |||
Production and Economic Considerations for Fresh Market Edamame in Southwest Virginia | Jul 15, 2019 | AAEC-188P | |||
Online Ordering Options for Farm Sales during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic | Sep 23, 2020 | AAEC-233NP | |||
Taste of Farming: Pumpkins | Apr 1, 2022 | ALCE-296-9 | |||
The Basics of Hardwood-Log Shiitake Mushroom Production and Marketing | Jun 17, 2020 | ANR-102P(ANR-329P) | |||
Irrigation Scheduling in Humid Climates Using the Checkbook Method | Jan 30, 2019 | BSE-239P | |||
Internationalizing the Land Grant Mission: Lessons from Senegal | Mar 20, 2018 | CSES-207P | |||
Survey of Pest Management Practices of Virginia Sweet Corn Growers – 2017 | Dec 5, 2017 | ENTO-248NP | |||
Corn earworm monitoring in commercial sweet corn fields in Virginia – 2017 | Mar 5, 2018 | ENTO-266NP | |||
Flea Beetles Attacking Brassica Plants in Virginia | Mar 27, 2018 | ENTO-267NP | |||
Identification and Management of Spotted-Wing Drosophila in Virginia Berry Crops | Jul 14, 2020 | ENTO-387NP | |||
Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule: Worker Health, Hygiene and Training | Jun 5, 2017 | FST-278NP | |||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: Performing a Hazard Analysis | Jan 20, 2022 | FST-400NP | |||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: General Practices | Jan 20, 2022 | FST-401NP | |||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: Pre-Plant Stage | Jan 20, 2022 | FST-402NP | |||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: Production Stage | Jan 31, 2022 | FST-403NP | |||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: Harvest Stage | Jan 20, 2022 | FST-404NP | |||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: Post-Harvest Handling Stage | Jan 20, 2022 | FST-405NP | |||
Assessing On-Farm Produce Safety Risks: Preparing for GAP Certification | Jan 20, 2022 | FST-406NP | |||
Hops in Virginia: Need-to-Know Information about Extension Resources | Jan 24, 2018 | HORT-182NP (HORT-287NP) | |||
Hops in Virginia: Need-to-Know Information about the Industry | Background: Hops were grown in Virginia even in the days of Thomas
Jefferson, but production eventually shifted away from the east coast in
favor of the Pacific Northwest. For the past few decades, hops have not
been grown commercially on a substantial level in Virginia. However,
beginning several years ago when the craft brewing industry surged,
renewed interest in hops production led to a rapid increase in the number
of hobby and commercial hops growers. A fall 2014 survey showed
approximately 50 growers in the state, but as of 2015 many new growers
have been added to the ranks. Much of the production is clustered in
Northern Virginia and the I-81 and I-64 corridors, but growers can be
found in all regions of the state stretching from Southeast to Southwest
Virginia. |
Jan 24, 2018 | HORT-183NP (HORT-288NP) | ||
Vertical Gardening Using Trellises, Stakes, and Cages | Vertical gardening is the practice of “gardening up,” in which a variety of structures are used to elevate plant growth to take advantage of vertical space. Vertical gardening is well-suited to urban areas where space is limited and gardeners are interested in using space most efficiently. Balconies, decks, patios, windowsills, fence lines, and backyard gardens are excellent places to practice vertical gardening. This publication will describe the use of vertical gardening techniques to get the most out of growing vegetables and other plants in these small spaces. |
Jun 17, 2020 | HORT-189NP | ||
GAPs and FSMA – an Overview for Hop Growers in Virginia | Food safety is a hot topic for hop growers and brewers. With multiple
acronyms for various practices, standards, and regulations: GAPs,
FSMA, PSR, PCR, and more; the confusion is understandable. Let’s
examine where the small-acreage hop grower fits in. This fact sheet serves as
an orientation to these standards,regulations, and practices as they may
apply to hops; it is in no way a complete set of guidelines or substitute for training. |
Dec 20, 2016 | HORT-237NP | ||
A Guide to the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certification Process | Jan 24, 2018 | HORT-252NP (HORT-285NP) | |||
Guide to Identifying Food Safety Hazards in Greenhouse Systems | According to the United States Department of Agriculture 2012 Census of Agriculture, sales from greenhouse-grown food crops equaled around $800 million in the U.S. Crops grown included tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, peppers, and berries, with hydroponic production operations making up about 64% of the total production (cwt) (USDA Census of Agriculture, 2012). Demand for greenhouse-grown produce continues to increase, providing growers with unique opportunities to tap into this expanding market. Although greenhouse systems provide a more protected environment than field-grown systems, it is important to understand the unique food safety risks and possible sources of contamination when growing produce in these systems. Identifying food safety hazards are necessary to implementing practices that reduce the risk of contamination during the pre-plant, production, harvest, and post-harvest handling stages. Use the checklist below to guide you in asking important questions targeting possible risks at each of the greenhouse system stages. |
Jul 10, 2017 | HORT-254NP | ||
Accessing Virginia’s Regional Wholesale Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 17, 2017 | HORT-271NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Market Sectors: Fresh Produce Purchasing Considerations | Nov 17, 2017 | HORT-272NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Retail Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-273NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Restaurant Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 17, 2017 | HORT-274NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Public School (K-12) Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-275NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Hospital Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-276NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Direct-to-Consumer Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-277NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s College & University Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-278NP | |||
Accessing Virginia Market Sectors: Establishing a Marketing Perspective | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-279NP | |||
Sweetpotato Production and Variety Performance in Southeast Virginia, 2015-2016 | May 8, 2018 | HORT-282P | |||
Low Tunnels in Vegetable Crops: Beyond Season Extension | May 30, 2018 | HORT-291P | |||
Results for the 2017 VSU Blueberry Variety Field Trial | Mar 20, 2019 | SPES-108NP | |||
Leaching Fraction: A Tool to Schedule Irrigation for Container-Grown Nursery Crops | Jun 11, 2019 | SPES-128P | |||
Crop Load Management in Commercial Apple Orchards: Chemical Fruit Thinning | May 31, 2019 | SPES-134P | |||
Most Troublesome Pumpkin Diseases in Virginia | May 28, 2019 | SPES-140NP | |||
Considerations for Producers Seeking Market Access to Schools | Jun 11, 2019 | SPES-145NP | |||
Floor Management Strategies for Virginia Vineyards | Jul 28, 2020 | SPES-209P | |||
2020 Virginia Tech Eastern Shore AREC Virtual Research Field Day | Aug 17, 2020 | SPES-239NP(SPES-243NP) |
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Biofortification: Creating a Healthier Food Supply | Nov 23, 2020 | SPES-267P | |||
Lime: Common Soil Additives to Raise Soil pH in Virginia | Feb 16, 2021 | SPES-298NP | |||
Fresh Hops Harvesting and Handling Tips | Jun 29, 2018 | SPES-43NP | |||
Frost/Freeze Protection in Strawberry | Aug 27, 2018 | SPES-56NP | |||
Irrigation Considerations for Commercial Hop Producers | Mar 7, 2019 | SPES-95P | |||
2021 Peanut Variety and Quality Evaluation Results - Quality Data | Mar 24, 2022 | SPES-395NP | |||
VCE AG Today: Small Grain Preplant Considerations | Feb 11, 2022 | VCE-1027-58NP | |||
VCE AG Today: Tips For Starting the Vegetable Season off Right | Feb 10, 2022 | VCE-1027-62NP | |||
VCE Ag Today: Fall Vegetable Pest Update | Apr 12, 2021 | VCE-1027-31NP | |||
VCE Ag Today: Cucurbit Management | Jul 5, 2021 | VCE-1027-51NP |