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    A Practical Guide for Aquaponics as an Alternative Enterprise

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    Aquaponics is an intensive sustainable agricultural production system that connects hydroponic and aquaculture systems to produce multiple cash crops with reduced water and fertilizer inputs. It is highly suited for small farm producers targeting local markets and agritourism opportunities. This 10-page fact sheet was written by Richard Tyson and Eric Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, September 2014. HS1252/HS1252: A Practical Guide for Aquaponics as an Alternative Enterprise (ufl.edu

    Guidelines for Enrolling in Florida's BMP Program for Vegetable Crops

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    HS-1114, a 17-page illustrated fact sheet by Aparna Gazula, Eric Simonne, and Brian Boman, describes this voluntary program for vegetable producers, how to sign up, human and online resources for participants, how to select appropriate best management practices, and the free mobile irrigation labs that are available for making customized recommendations. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2007.

    Principios y prácticas para el manejo de nutrientes en la produccion de Hortalizas

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    HS-1102, a 20-page fact sheet by Alejandra Sierra, Eric Simonne, and Danielle Treadwell, explains 5 key principles and 3 key practices for nutrient management in vegetable production for Spanish-speaking audiences. Includes references, and several tables. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2007. HS1102/HS356: Principios y prácticas para el manejo de nutrientes en la produccion de hortalizas (ufl.edu

    Calibrating Sap-Testing Meters

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    HS-1074, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by David Studstill, Eric Simonne, Robert Hochmuth and Teresa Olczyk, provides step-by-step instructions for calibrating nitrate-nitrogen and potassium meters for use in nutrient management. Includes helpful hints, additional reading, and instructions on purchasing meters. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, October 2006

    Calibrating Sap-Testing Meters

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    HS-1074, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by David Studstill, Eric Simonne, Robert Hochmuth and Teresa Olczyk, provides step-by-step instructions for calibrating nitrate-nitrogen and potassium meters for use in nutrient management. Includes helpful hints, additional reading, and instructions on purchasing meters. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, October 2006

    Pepper Spot ("Gomasho") on Napa Cabbage

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    HS-1101, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by David Studstill, Eric Simonne, Jeff Brecht, and Phyllis Gilreath, describes this physiological problem affecting the midribs of Napa cabbage, the symptoms, possible internal causes and postharvest handling effects on pepper spot. Includes selected references and a table showing sensitivity by variety. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2007. HS1101/HS352: Pepper Spot ("Gomasho") on Napa Cabbage (ufl.edu

    Estimating Copper, Manganese and Zinc Micronutrients in Fungicide Applications

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    HS1159, an 8-page fact sheet by Bee Ling Poh, Amanda Gevens, Eric Simonne, and Crystal Snodgrass, uses tomato as an example to list common sources of micronutrients in common fungicides, estimates micronutrient applications for an entire crop, and discusses the availability of these micronutrients so that the contributions of these sources of micronutrients can be factored into the fertilizer programs for vegetable crops. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2009.

    Estimating Copper, Manganese and Zinc Micronutrients in Fungicide Applications

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    HS1159, an 8-page fact sheet by Bee Ling Poh, Amanda Gevens, Eric Simonne, and Crystal Snodgrass, uses tomato as an example to list common sources of micronutrients in common fungicides, estimates micronutrient applications for an entire crop, and discusses the availability of these micronutrients so that the contributions of these sources of micronutrients can be factored into the fertilizer programs for vegetable crops. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2009.

    Pepper Spot ("Gomasho") on Napa Cabbage

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    HS-1101, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by David Studstill, Eric Simonne, Jeff Brecht, and Phyllis Gilreath, describes this physiological problem affecting the midribs of Napa cabbage, the symptoms, possible internal causes and postharvest handling effects on pepper spot. Includes selected references and a table showing sensitivity by variety. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2007. HS1101/HS352: Pepper Spot ("Gomasho") on Napa Cabbage (ufl.edu

    Drip-irrigation systems for small conventional vegetable farms and organic vegetable farms

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    HS-1144, a 28-page illustrated fact sheet by Eric Simonne, Robert Hochmuth, Jacque Breman, William Lamont, Danielle Treadwell, and Aparna Gazula, presents the principles behind drip irrigation and some practical guidelines for successful and profitable use of drip irrigation for vegetable production in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, June 2008. HS1144/HS388: Drip-Irrigation Systems for Small Conventional Vegetable Farms and Organic Vegetable Farms (ufl.edu
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