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Growing Rhubarb in the Home Garden
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1631
adjust the values based on a soil test report for the site and the site’s planting area characteristics. ... feet Potash/Potassium oxide (K 2 O): 4½ pounds K2O per 1,000 square feet If no soil test is available, ... soils, but grows best in fertile, loamy, well-drained soil that has good organic matter content. Careful ...
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Soil Testing
https://franklin.osu.edu/program-areas/agriculture-and-natural-resources/soil-testing
Soil test kits purchased Tuesday, November 21- Sunday, November 26 will be shipped Tuesday, ... November 28. The Franklin County Extension office now has soil testing kits available for sale. Kits are ... done at a non-biased university soil testing laboratory at Penn State University. Instructions and ...
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Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Pears
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5526
below are approximations. 1 bushel = approximately 50 pounds 1 pound = 2 or 3 medium-sized pears ... color. For these varieties, use the Check-the-Neck test, where gentle thumb pressure is applied near the ... A medium-sized pear (3½ ounce) provides about 100 calories and 6 grams of fiber. Pears contain potassium, copper, ...
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Cover Crops in the Garden
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5814
benefits, results will vary depending on soil type and condition. Starting organic matter levels, tillage ... to introduce cover crops into their garden depending on their skill level and desired management ... level. This fact sheet provides basic, fact-based information that is not readily available to home ...
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Best Practices for Effective and Efficient Pesticide Application
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-532
pesticides requires a high level of skill and knowledge. Increases in the size and complexity of sprayers ... deliver the required gallonage (gal/acre) to the nozzles Ensuring hoses and fittings between the pump and ... air-assisted Risk of spray drift Requirements noted on pesticide labels Choose the appropriate nozzle size Once ...
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Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Onions
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5524
that may hold soil. Wash onions thoroughly in cold water to remove dirt. Do not use soap, detergent, or ... Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes Yield: 6 servings Ingredients 4 medium-sized root vegetables (choose ... 1 medium chopped onion ¼ cup vegetable oil* Season with your favorite spices** Cooking Instructions Preheat ...
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Quality Assurance
https://hamilton.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/quality-assurance
performance animals. Hamilton County QA Dates: All test out and class dates will be held at the Hamilton ... May 12, 2023 Test Out February 8, 2023- 6:00 pm 12-14 year-old and 15-18 year-old 4-H members can ... test out of their annual quality assurance (QA) program. Youth ages 12-14 who pass the QA test can test ...
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Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Grapes
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5518
calories. Grape juice contains about 150 calories and 36 grams of sugar per 8 ounce serving. Control your ... refrigerator, in a perforated plastic bag, or in a location with low temperatures (down to 31 F) and high ... ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper Preparation Instructions In a medium sized bowl mix all ingredients. ...
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Post Soybean, Going to Corn: Use Oats/Radish
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-85
rate between 30–50 pounds of actual N per acre. Extra nitrogen is needed in the spring to decompose the ... Soil Health Services, Jenera, Ohio This publication is intended to provide a starting point for farmers ... a reputable seed dealer. Note that this means the seed has been cleaned and has a certified lab-tested ...
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Best Practices for Effective Spraying In Orchards and Vineyards
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-539
high winds, high temperatures, and low relative humidity increases the risk of spray drift. If weather ... level of skill and knowledge than all other operations required to grow crops. This is especially the ... the required gallonage (gal/acre) to the nozzles. Ensure that hoses and fittings between the pump and ...