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Growing Cauliflower in the Garden
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1613
adequate if an equal amount of rainfall does not occur. Soil pH should be maintained between 6.0 and 6.8 ... lime are best applied using the results of a soil test as a guide. Contact your local OSU Extension ... office for information on soil testing. In the absence of a soil test, 2 to 3 pounds of 8-16-16 ...
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Native Trees: Creating Living Landscapes for Birds, Butterflies, Bees, and Other Beneficials
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5815
to the region and generally suitable to grow throughout Ohio, keep in mind that soil and moisture ... “right plant, right place” maxim is essential. Expecting a shade-loving plant that needs moist soil ... relatively tolerant of drier sites, despite its preference for wet soils. Birch fruits are cone-like catkins ...
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Do Not Let Your Dairy Cows Strike Out this Summer
play baseball, but they do work hard and expend a lot of energy producing high quality, nutritious ... per minute. Average respirations above 40 to 50 are evident of heat stress. Respirations above 60 ... stress is a product of both temperature and humidity. The midwest has high humidity many days, thus fans ...
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Drying Fruits and Vegetables
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5347
Yellow and dark green vegetables such as peppers, carrots, winter squash and sweet potatoes have high ... orange or pineapple juice increases vitamin C content. Dried fruits and vegetables are high in fiber and ... snacks to avoid elevated blood glucose levels. Equipment Needed for Drying To be certain of the final ...
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Tree Work Safety
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-79016
Biological Engineering Tree felling and trimming can present a number of risks including electrical hazards, ... always assume a power line is energized unless confirmed otherwise. Most high-voltage power lines are not ... Indirect contact with noninsulated high-voltage power lines can also lead to shock and electrocution. It is ...
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Sanitation and Phytosanitation (SPS)
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-gen-10
the territory of the member from risks arising from the entry, establishment or spread of pests, ... health within the territory of the member from risks arising from additives, contaminants, toxins or ... of the member from risks arising from pathogens carried by animals, plants or products thereof, or ...
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How to Read the Nutrition Facts Label
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5586
and activity level. The percent daily value (% DV) listed on the nutrition facts label is based on ... may be at increased risk for certain chronic diseases like heart disease and some cancers. The percent ... daily value (% DV) indicates whether foods are high or low in these nutrients. In general, 5% or less is ...
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Invasive Species Management: Common and Japanese Barberry
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0106
a relationship between high tick populations and the presence of the invasive shrub, making it crucial for forest ... note the difference in leaf margin between the two species. Common barberry has sharply toothed leaf ... fine as a syringe. They are brittle and easily dislodge in gloves, skin, or fur due to their high ...
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Fiber Fills You Up, Fills your Wallet, and Fuels Your Health
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5583
stools, can help lower cholesterol, and slows down the absorption of sugar. High fiber diets are thought ... health problems such as diabetes or hypertension. High fiber meals have fewer calories, are affordable, ... a gel-like substance that binds to fats which helps lower blood cholesterol levels. Soluble fiber also slows ...
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Ambrosia Coloration in Maple Trees
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0108
Active forest management can help reduce these stressors. However, insect populations can reach levels ...