Gary Shafer, ISP Research As with the greenhouse tomato variety data given in the Autumn issue of this newsletter, the owner of the farm where the trail was located grows “pesticide free” produce, so we were limited as to the materials we could use to offset disease and insect pressures. Diseases identified included; early blight, … Read more
Gary Shafer, ISP Research Whenever possible, if the situation presents itself, we will establish some form of comparative study. When planting the tomato variety project in the high tunnel, there were three areas that allowed a comparison between foliar and non-foliar in side by side rows. There was the main planting area, and the ends … Read more
Gary Shafer, ISP Research We performed several tomato variety trials this year, in both greenhouse and tunnel conditions. The greenhouse data is shown below. Some of the challenges were described on the front page, and it was not an easy year. Diseases identified included; early blight, septoria leaf spot, botrytis (leaf mold), random scerotinia (timber … Read more
After preplant soil testing, proper application of granular nutrients and variety selection, timely plant tissue analysis is a tool with the potential to help you maximize yields of tomatoes, peppers, and other high value produce crops. Unlocking high plant yields and fruit quality requires up to date information on major and minor plant nutrient levels … Read more
Every winter we plan our research projects for the coming season, and this year was no different. In some respects this is one of the most enjoyable activities, as we’re enthusiastic about what we might be able to learn, and as Steve likes to say, “so far everything is perfect!” To date we have no … Read more