Browsing by Author "Tepe, Emily S"

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    Commercial Strawberry Production in Minnesota
    (Department of Horticultural Science, 2016) Hoover, Emily E; Luby, Jim; Rosen, Carl; Wold-Burkness, Suzanne; Tepe, Emily S
    Strawberries can be successfully grown on a commercial scale throughout much of Minnesota and are also well suited for small-scale and part-time farming operations. This bulletin covers important factors to consider when establishing and managing a commercial perennial June-bearing strawberry planting. Includes site selection, cultivars, establishment procedures, nutrient management, weed and pest management, irrigation, and marketing.
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    How much effort does it take to grow fruit?
    (Department of Horticultural Science, 2018) Hoover, Emily E; Tepe, Emily S
    Because fruits are perennial plants, they require a bit more commitment than vegetables. This chart shows the typical amount of effort and commitment it takes to achieve satisfaction in various aspects of growing fruit in Minnesota.
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    A Taste of Minnesota's Apples: Characteristics and Harvest Dates of Apples Commonly Grown in Minnesota
    (2018) Hoover, Emily E; Tepe, Emily S; Bedford, David; Luby, Jim
    Autumn in Minnesota brings apples! While Honeycrisp is the star of the show, it’s not the only great apple you’ll find at local orchards and farmer’s markets. Seek out a cultivar you’ve never tried before to experience the diversity of colors, flavors, and textures of apples grown in Minnesota. If you just can’t get enough, try growing your own! USDA Hardiness Zones are included for each cultivar to help you choose the right trees for your yard. Cultivars are arranged by harvest date.
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    The Wool Mulch System of Producing Strawberries: A Manual for Commercial Growers in Minnesota
    (Department of Horticultural Science, 2008) Tepe, Emily S; Hoover, Emily E; Poppe, Steve
    This manual was developed after ten years of research on a new system of producing strawberries using a combination of wool mulch and a canola cover crop/mulch. The wool mulch – a locally produced, biodegradable and renewable product – is used in the strawberry rows, and functions as a weed deterrent while also regulating soil temperature, retaining moisture and suppressing many diseases. The canola is used before planting as a weed suppressing cover crop. Later, canola is used between the rows of strawberries where it continues its role as weed suppressant. Only two herbicide applications are used in the system, both on the canola, which is a reduction from conventional methods.