Horticulture
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Invasive Species Management: Common and Japanese Barberry
June 2022Non-native barberry (Berberis spp.) are invasive, shade-tolerant, deciduous woody shrubs found in Ohio and surrounding states’ natural landscapes and forests. -
Is It Pine, Spruce, or Fir?
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Collecting and Submitting a Turfgrass Sample to the Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic
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Collecting and Submitting a Turfgrass Sample to the Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic
November 2021Knowing how to properly submit a turfgrass sample to the C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic can help in the easy and speedy diagnosis of the problem. Samples can be submitted that have c... -
Ever-Evolving Aspects of Cannabis Production
October 2021A recent article published in Ohioline summarizes how the growth of state-bounded recreational and medical marijuana markets may impact the hemp industry in states like Ohio. In that article, federal ... -
Tool-Based Analyses of Monthly Heating Costs for Protected Cultivation in Ohio
September 2021Protected cultivation has developed primarily as a season-extension technology for food crops by applying simple protection from cold temperatures. Structures classified as ‘high tunnels’ ... -
The Cannabis Market and Its Impact on Hemp
August 2021Few segments within the green industry have shown the potential for growth that cannabis has recently demonstrated. Nine years after the states of Colorado and Washington legalized recreational mariju... -
Growing Hardy Figs in Ohio
May 2020The fig (Ficus carica L.) has been grown as a fruit crop for many centuries and is even considered an ancient fruit (Stover et al., 2007). Many people all over the world have enjoyed the edible fig; w... -
Kiwifruit and Hardy Kiwi (Kiwiberries)
May 2020Kiwifruit is well-known for its high nutritional value and has become very popular with consumers all over the world. More than 90% of kiwifruit is currently grown in New Zealand. Kiwifruit production... -
Is It Pine, Spruce, or Fir?
November 2019Pine (Pinus spp.), spruce (Picea spp.), and fir (Abies spp.) are all types, or genera, of medium to tall (60-200 feet), evergreen, needle-bearing, cone-producing trees that have a conical or pyramidal... -
Grapevine Nutrient Management: Petiole Sampling and Analysis
September 2019Grapevine nutrient status can be determined by three methods:
Observing visual symptoms.
Analyzing vine tissue samples.
Performing soil tests.
These methods sho... -
Pigweed Identification Guide
August 2019A number of pigweed species are found in Ohio. These species can become very problematic and reduce crop yields. Pigweed identification can be difficult, especially at the seedling stage of growth. Th... -
Creating Signage for Direct Food and Agricultural Sales
February 2019Signage welcomes customers to a farm or market. It can provide information about your farm products, share product attributes, display prices, and invite customers to buy. Signs can skillfully direct ... -
How to Identify and Enhance Ohio’s Wild Bees in Your Landscape
January 2019When asked where bees live, a human-constructed hive teeming with honey bees is typically the first thing that comes to mind (Image 1). However, the European honey bee, Apis mellifera, is just one of ... -
Understanding Pesticides in Organic and Conventional Crop Production Systems
December 2018In conversations about pesticides, certified organic agriculture, conventional production, and backyard gardening, questions are often raised concerning which pesticides can be used, where pesticides ... -
Protecting Pollinators While Using Pesticides
December 2018Pollinators are animals that transfer pollen among flowers, which leads to the production of fruits and seeds. Butterflies, bees, flies, beetles, birds, and bats are examples of common pollinators. Po... -
Hydroponic Nutrient Solution for Optimized Greenhouse Tomato Production
September 2018Utilizing an appropriate nutrient solution is one of the most important components of establishing and maintaining a hydroponic greenhouse tomato crop. In hydroponic production, all of the essential n... -
Selecting Hydrangeas for the Home Landscape
July 2018Hydrangeas are relatively easy to grow with a variety of flower colors and sizes. The popularity of hydrangeas has grown tremendously during recent years. As a group, they can bloom from May through f... -
Growing Onions in the Garden
July 2018
Onions are adaptable with long- and intermediate-day onions growing well in Ohio. Photo by Tim Malinich, OSU Extension.
The common onion (Allium cepa) is the most ... -
Opportunities for Sub-surface Nutrient Placement in Ohio
July 2018The ability to place fertilizer and other soil amendments below the soil surface can be a powerful tool for producers in the Ohio area. Equipment that performs this function can vary in horsepower req...