NC Farm School 2019, a Class to Remember
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Organic Edamame Production
This field note for farmers describes organic production of edamame, large-seeded vegetable soybeans. Topics covered …
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Winterizing the Herb Garden
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Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa L.)
Black cohosh is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. It is a native medicinal plant …
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Guide to Deciding When to Start and Stop Irrigation for Frost Protection of Fruit Crops
The decisions of when to turn an irrigation system on and off for frost protection …
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Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden
Much success in growing tomatoes can be attributed to use of a few proven techniques. …
10/10/19 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Growing Herbs for the Home Gardener
An herb is any plant used whole or in part as an ingredient for health, …
10/10/19 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Growing Vegetable Transplants
The growing media chosen to grow vegetable transplants should be sterilized to prevent seedlings from …
10/10/19 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Industrial Hemp in North Carolina: A Guide to Understanding and Evaluating Contracts
This guide provides an overview of contraction options for the growing industrial hemp industry in …
10/9/19