Production of Vegetables, Strawberries, and Cut Flowers Using Plasticulture

This new publication from the Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES) was edited by William J. Lamont, Jr. of the Center for Plasticulture at Penn State University. NRAES is an interdisciplinary, issue-oriented program sponsored by cooperative extension of fourteen member land grant universities.

The material in the 156 pages represents the latest information from such noted experts as: John W. Bartok, Jr., Robert D. Berghage. A. Richard Bonanno. Joseph A. Fiola, Stephen A. Garrison, James W. Garthe, George J. Hockmuth, Laurie Hodges, William J. Lamont, Jr., Steve Olson, Michael D. Orzolek, James W. Paterson, David S. Ross, Robert Rouse, James Sellmer, and Otho S. Wells.

Included in these chapters are more than 100 photos and illustrations:

• Plasticulture -- An Overview
• Plastic Mulches
• Drip Irrigation and Water Management
• Fertigation
• Season-Extension Technology -- Row Covers and High Tunnels
• Windbreaks
• Crop Establishment Options, Machinery, and Spacings for Plasticulture
• Weed Management in Plasticulture
• Soil Sanitation -- Managing Soilborne Pests
• Production of Strawberries Using Plasticulture
• Specialty Cut Flower Plasticulture
• Managing Used Agricultural Plastics

The list price for this publication is $24 plus $6 shipping and handling, but NASGA members can order at a special discount price of $20 plus $5 shipping and handling.

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