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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.4) | 27 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.14) | 46 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
| 1051.1) | 35 |
Number of growers who gained knowledge in commercial horticulture including: improved pest and disease management, improved soil management, how to interpret a soil test and apply fertilizer accordingly, recommended crop varieties, improved crop management such as trellising, pruning, harvesting, timing of operations, etc. |
| 1051.12) | 20 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.11) | 0 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.5) | 32 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.3) | 9 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
Author: Christopher Schalk
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
The problemPumpkin production is on the increase in South Central Kentucky. The current demand of local grown agriculture products, and the booming agritourism industry have opened up a market for locally grown pumpkins. Pumpkins, as with all cucurbits, present unique challenges during the heat and humidity of Kentucky’s growing season. The weather related challenges and the lack of current production recommendations led W8 Agriculture Agents to bring this twilight pump
