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SOUTHEASTERN VEGETABLE EXTENSION WORKERSSOUTHEASTERN U.S.2018VEGETABLE CROPHANDBOOK"Everything you need on the dashboard of your truck."
SOUTHEASTERN VEGETABLE EXTENSION WORKERSHandbook Senior Editor:SOUTHEASTERN U.S.2018VEGETABLE CROPHANDBOOKJ.M. Kemble,Auburn University, Auburn, ALAssociate Editors:I.M. MeadowsNorth Carolina State UniversityPlant PathologyK.M. JenningsNorth Carolina State UniversityWeed ScienceJ.F. WalgenbachNorth Carolina State UniversityEntomologyCover Photos:Top Left: ‘Rainbow’ Swiss chard on polyethylene plasticby J. Kemble, Auburn UniversityTop Center: Early blight lesions on a tomato leafletby R. A. Melanson, Mississippi State University Extension,Bugwood.orgTop Right: Squash Vine borerby M. Sexton, LSU AgCenterCenter Large: Signs of southern blight on a tomato stemby R. A. Melanson, Mississippi State University Extension,Bugwood.orgBottom Left: Greenhouse cherry tomatoby I.M. Meadows, NC State University"Everything you need on the dashboard of your truck."
SOUTHEASTERN VEGETABLE EXTENSION WORKERSV EGETA BL E C ROP HANDBOOK 2018Dear Reader,The Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers Group is proud to offer you the 19th edition of the VegetableCrop Handbook for the Southeastern United States. For this edition, we have partnered with Meister MediaWorldwide, Willoughby, Ohio. We are excited about this new partnership and look forward to working withMeister Media Worldwide as we provide growers, crop advisers, county educators, Extension agents, andspecialists throughout the southeastern United States with this handbook.This handbook represents a joint effort among Extension Specialists and Researchers from 12 land-grantuniversities in the US who work in the area of vegetable production. These specialists and researchersrepresent a wide array of disciplines - agricultural engineering, entomology, olericulture (vegetable production),plant pathology, postharvest physiology, soil science, and weed science.This handbook comprises up-to-the-minute information developed from research and Extension projectsconducted throughout the southeastern United States. The key idea behind this handbook is to provide youwith a practical resource that conveniently fits on your dashboard. It contains the information that you need tomanage your vegetable crops, including which varieties to plant, planting dates, fertilizer recommendations,cover crop selection and conservation tillage options, pesticide selection, grafting, fertigation, plasticulture,postharvest handling, alternative pest management tools and suggestions, as well as many other topics.An electronic version is available pHandbookIn addition to developing this handbook, the SEVEW Group focuses on strengthening and supporting vegetableproduction programs around the region, identifying emerging issues facing this region, and providing a forumfor multistate programming that will benefit growers in the southeastern United States.Vegetable production in this region faces many challenges. Members of the SEVEW Group have combinedtheir knowledge and experiences to develop approaches and answers that will enable growers in the southeastto optimize their production practices and to increase the sustainability of their operations.We hope you enjoy this handbook!Sincerely,SEVEW Group
The 2017 handbook was prepared and reviewed by the following authors at their respective institutions.We also wish to thank all of the past authors and participants that have helped to refine and continually improve this handbook.NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITYAUBURN UNIVERSITYEntomologyA. MajumdarHorticulture J.M. Kemble*Plant PathologyE.J. SikoraEntomologyG.G. Kennedy and J.F. WalgenbachHorticultural ScienceR.B. Batts, M. Clough, J.M. Davis*,E.R. Eure ,C.C. Gunter, K.M. Jennings,D.W. Monks, J.R. Schultheis,A.C. Thornton, and T.E. BirdsellPlant PathologyL.M. Quesada-Ocampo, F.J. Louws, andI.M. MeadowsCLEMSON UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY OF GEORGIAEntomologyA.N. SparksHorticultureG.E. Boyhan* and T.W. CoolongPlant PathologyB. DuttaWeed ScienceS. CulpepperUNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKYEntomologyR. A. Schmidt-Jeffris and P. SmithOKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITYHorticultureR.L. Hassell*, G.A. Miller, and B.K. WardEntomologyR.T. BessinEntomologyE. RebekPlant PathologyE. PfeuferPlant PathologyA. KeinathWeed ScienceM. CutulleHorticulture/Weed ScienceL. Brandenberger, G. Driever,J. Shrefler*, and K. WoodburnPlant PathologyJ. DamiconeSoil ScienceH. ZhangUNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEEBiosystems Eng. & Soil ScienceH. SavoyEntomologyF.A. HaleLOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITYAGRICULTURAL CENTERHorticultureK. Fontenot*, and C. MotsenbockerTEXAS A&M SYSTEMSweet Potato Research StationT. SmithPlant PathologyR.D. FrenchHorticultureC. Sams and A.L. Wszelaki*Plant PathologyR. SinghVIRGINA TECHHorticultureR.A. Arancibia* and R.A. StrawUNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASMISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITYEntomologyM.B. LaytonHorticultureJ. Lee and A. McWhirt*HorticultureR.G. Snyder*Plant PathologyR.A. MelansonEntomologyT.P. KuharPlant PathologyS.L. RideoutNutrient Management/SoilsM.S. Reiter*State CoordinatorsThe purpose of this book is to provide the best and most up-to-date information available for commercial vegetable growers in the southeastern US: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia,Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, South Carolina and Virginia. These recommendations are suggested guidelines for production inthe above states. Factors such as markets, weather, and location may warrant modifications and/or different practices or planting dates not specifically mentioned in this book.2018 Vegetable Crop Handbook for Southeastern United Statesi
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2018DATE/TIMEREGIONAL MEETINGSLOCATIONCONTACT/INFOSouthern SAWG Conference – Practical Tools & Solutions for Sustaining Faming Families25 to 28 Jan.Lexington, KYALABAMAFarm, Food and Wildlife ExpoAnnually in AugChilton Research and Extension Center, Clanton, ALAlabama Sustainable Agriculture Network Regional Food and Farm ForumsAnnually from Sept. to Dec.Various locations around Alabama(dates subject to change)Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Annual Conference and Trade ShowAnnually in Nov.Clanton Performing Arts Center, Clanton, ALCommercial Horticulture Webinar SeriesLast Monday each monthinfo@ssawg.org or erence/James Pitts at 334-850-5805http://www.aces.eduAlice Evans at 256-682-5742http://www.asanonline.orgMac Higginbotham at nline schedule at: pARKANSAS37th Annual Oklahoma & Arkansas Horticulture Industries ShowTBATulsa, OKPecan SchoolTBAConway, ARDonna Dollins at Donna.Dollins@okstate.edu or 405-744-5414Jackie Lee at jlee@uaex.eduGEORGIASoutheast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference5 to 8 JanSavannah, GATim Coolong at tcoolong@uga.eduGeorgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, 877-994-3842http://www.gfvga.orgGeorgia Watermelon Associate Conference27 to 29 JanSt Simons Island, GATim Coolong at ation.orgGeorgia Organics Conference & Expo17 to 19 FebAtlanta, GASunbelt Ag. Expo17 to 19 OctGeorge Boyhan at gboyhan@uga.eduhttp://georgiaorganics.orgMoultrie, GAGeorge Boyhan at entucky Fruit & Vegetable Conference and Trade Show9 to 10 Jan from 8AM to 5PMEmbassy Suites Hotel, 1801 Newton PikeLexington, KY 40511John Strang at jstrang@uky.edu or 856-257-5685Shubin Saha at shubin.saha@uky.edu or 859-257-3374http://www.kyvga.orgLOUISIANALSU AgCenter/LFVGA Fall Field DayTBABaton Rouge, LAGardenFestTBA (mid-June)Kiki Fontenot at ABaton Rouge, LAKiki Fontenot at AMISSISSIPPINorth Mississippi Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference9 to 10 FebNorth Mississippi Research and Extension Center,Thurs 8AM to 5PM; Fri 8AM to Noon Verona, MSGreenhouse Tomato Short Course7 to 8 MarEagle Ridge Conference Center, Raymond, MSFall Flower & Garden FestMid-Oct (Friday and Saturday)Truck Crops Experiment Station,9AM to 2PM (both days)2024 Experiment Station Road, Crystal Springs, MSDr. Jeff Wilson, jeff.wilson@msstate.eduRick Snyder at Rick.Snyder@msstate.edu; http://greenhousetomatosc.comRick Snyder at u/fallfestNORTH CAROLINAOrganic Growers School9 and 11 MarTomato Field DayTBA (Aug)iiUniv. of North Carolina, AshevilleRod Bowling chool.orgMountain Horticultural Crops Research & Ext. Center,Mills River, NCJeff Chandler at g/Field Days2018 Vegetable Crop Handbook for Southeastern United States
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2018 (cont’d)DATE/TIMELOCATIONCONTACT/INFONORTH CAROLINA (cont’d)NC Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Annual MeetingTBA (late Oct/early Nov)Raleigh, NCAlternative Crops and Organics Field DayTBA (Aug)Mountain Research Station, Test Farm Road,Waynesville, NCSE Vegetable and Fruit Expo28 to 29 NovMyrtle Beach, SC(jointly held by Clemson and ne Davis at Jeanine davis@ncsu.edu;http://ncherb.orgBonnie Hollowman at 919-334-0099; http://www.ncvga.com;J. Powell Smith at jpsmith@clemson.edu; Chris Gunter at cgunter@ncsu.eduOKLAHOMA37th Annual Oklahoma & Arkansas Horticulture Industries ShowTBATulsa, OKBecky Sellers, Phone (405) 696-3079Oklahoma Organic 2018October TBAOklahoma State University, Oklahoma City CampusOklahoma State University, Janelle Malone (405) 744-3669Student Center, 900 North Portland, Oklahoma City, OKSOUTH CAROLINAPreplant Growers Meeting31 JanWatermelon Field Day12 July (Registration 8AM;Program 8:30AM to 1:00PM)CREC Vegetable Field Day6 JuneUSDA Vegetable Lab/Clemson Coastal Research andEducation Center (CREC), Charleston, SCEdisto Research and Education Center (EREC),64 Research Road, Blackville, SC 29817Gilbert Miller at 803-284-3343 or /edistoPesticide License and CCA Credits availableClemson University Coastal Research & Extension Center, Richard Hassell at 843-402-5399 or rhassell@clemson.eduCharleston, SChttp://www.clemson.edu/public/rec/coastalSE Vegetable and Fruit Expo28 to 29 NovMyrtle Beach, SC(jointly held by Clemson and NCSU)Bonnie Hollowman at 919-334-0099; http://www.ncvga.com;Brian Ward at bw@clemson.edu; Chris Gunter at cgunter@ncsu.eduTENNESSEEPick TN Conference16 to 18 FebUT Steak and Potatoes Field Day1 AugUT Organic Crops Field TourTBA (Oct)Cool Springs MarriottFranklin, ence.comPlateau Research and Education Center,Crossville, TNhttp://plateau.tennessee.eduEast Tennessee Research and Education Center –Organic Crops Unit, Knoxville, TNhttp://east.tennessee.eduVIRGINIAVirginia Biological Farming Conference23 to 24 JanThe Homestead Resort; Hot Spring, VAhttp://vabf.org/conferenceEastern Shore Ag Conference and Trade Show24 to 25 JanEastern Shore Community College, Melfa, VATheresa Pittman at 757-787-1361 ext. 14 or tmjlong@vt.eduWarrenton, VAKenner Love at 540-675-3619 or klove@vt.eduWinter Vegetable SchoolTBA (Feb)Hampton Roads Fruit & Vegetable MeetingTBA (Feb)Chesapeake, VAWatson Lawrence at 757-382-6348 or watsonL@vt.eduVirginia Beach Strawberry Field Walk and SchoolTBA (Feb/Mar)Virginia Tech Eastern Shore Agricultural, Research &Extension Center, Painter, VARoy Flanagan, III at 757-385-4769 or royf@vt.eduDorey Park, Henrico, VALaura Maxey at 804-752-7310 or luaram@vt.eduRichmond Area Vegetable MeetingTBA (March)Virginia Tech Eastern Shore AREC Research Field DayTBA (late July/August)Virginia Tech Eastern Shore Agricultural,Research & Extension Center, Painter, VAMark Reiter at 757-414-0724 ext. 16 or mreiter@vt.eduNorthern Neck Vegetable Growers ConferenceTBA (Dec)Warsaw, VA2018 Vegetable Crop Handbook for Southeastern United StatesStephanie Romelczyk at 804-493-8924 or sromelcz@vt.eduiii
Vegetable Production Information Web SitesALABAMAAlabama SARE ate/AlabamaAlabama Cooperative Extension Systemhttp://www.aces.eduCommercial Vegetable Informationhttp://www.aces.edu/dept/com vegAU Plant Diagnostic Labhttp://www.aces.edu/dept/plantdiagnosticlabAL IPM able IPM Infohttp://www.aces.edu/vegetableipmAlabama Beginning Farms rkansas Cooperative Extension Servicehttp://www.uaex.eduArkansas Fruit, Vegetable, and Nut Update, UK CooperativeExtension Specialist’ Bloghttp://www.uaex.edu/hortblogUK CES Commercial Vegetable FLORIDAUniversity of Florida Cooperative Extension Servicehttp://edis.ifas.ufl.eduGEORGIAUniversity of Georgia Cooperative Extension Servicehttp://extension.uga.eduUG Fruits & Vegetable -vegetablesUniversity of Georgia College of Agriculture and EnvironmentalSciences NTUCKYUniversity of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Servicehttp://ces.ca.uky.edu/cesUK Ag Center for Crop Diversificationhttp://www.uky.edu/Ag/CCDKentucky Vegetable Integrated Pest Management ouisiana SARE ate/LouisianaLSU AgCenterhttp://www.lsuagcenter.comLSU Horticulture ouisiana Fruit & Vegetable Growers Associationhttp://www.facebook.com/LAFVGA and http://www.lsu.edu/LFVGAMISSISSIPPIMississippi State University Extension Servicehttp://extension.msstate.eduMS Greenhouse Tomato Production orticulture/greenhouse-tomatoesMS Gree
J. Powell Smith at jpsmith@clemson.edu; Chris Gunter at cgunter@ncsu.edu OKLAHOMA 37th Annual Oklahoma & Arkansas Horticulture Industries Show TBA Tulsa, OK Becky Sellers, Phone (405) 696-3079 Oklahoma Organic 2018 October TBA Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City Campus Student Center, 900 North Portland, Oklahoma City, OK
