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Intensive Culture & Season Extension
The document outlines optimal temperature ranges for the production of various crops, categorizing each by optimum, minimum, and maximum temperatures. It discusses season extension techniques, including the use of greenhouses, hoop houses, and other methods to cultivate crops beyond their normal growing season. Additionally, it highlights strategies for managing both cold and hot weather conditions to improve crop resilience.
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Intensive Culture & Season Extension
- 1. Intensive Culture &Season Extension Warren Roberts George Kuepper
- 2. Production Temperatures Garlic, Leek,Onion • Optimum • Minimum • Maximum • 55-75 • 45 • 85
- 3. Production Temperatures Beet, Broccoli,Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Chard, Collards, Kale, Radish, Spinach, Turnip • Optimum • Minimum • Maximum • 60-65 • 40 • 75
- 4. Production Temperatures Carrot, Cauliflower,Lettuce, Mustard, Peas, Potato • Optimum • Minimum • Maximum • 60-65 • 45 • 75
- 5. Production Temperatures Lima Beans,Snap Beans • Optimum • Minimum • Maximum • 60-70 • 50 • 80
- 6. Production Temperatures Sweet Corn,Southern Pea • Optimum • Minimum • Maximum • 60-75 • 50 • 95
- 7. Production Temperatures Pumpkin, Squash •Optimum • Minimum • Maximum • 65-75 • 50 • 90
- 8. Production Temperatures Cucumber, Muskmelon •Optimum • Minimum • Maximum • 65-75 • 60 • 90
- 9. Production Temperatures Sweet Pepper,Tomato • Optimum • Minimum • Maximum • 70-75 • 65 • 80
- 10. Production Temperatures Eggplant, HotPepper, Okra, Sweet Potato, Watermelon • Optimum • Minimum • Maximum • 70-85 • 65 • 95
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- 12. Season Extension • Seasonextension refers to anything that allows a crop to be cultivated beyond its normal outdoor growing season.
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- 17. Cold Season Extension •Greenhouses • Hoop Houses • Cold Frames • Row Covers • Raised Beds • Mulches • Site Selection
- 18. Cold Weather SeasonExtension
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- 25. Hot Weather SeasonExtension • Shade Houses • Floating Shade Covers
- 26. Hot Weather –Shade Cloth
- 27. Hot Weather SeasonExtension • Mulches • Mist Systems
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- 30. Average Maximum WindSpeed
- 31. Average Maximum GustSpeed
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- 33. Hot Season Extension •Site Selection
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- 35. Combinations – Epcot –Living with the Land