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Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook

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Showing 16 of 16 Publications

Vol.1-1 Introduction—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 1

G. J. Hochmuth

Vol.1-2 Financial Considerations—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 1

G. J. Hochmuth, W. D. Thomas, M. S. Sweat, and R. C. Hochmuth

Vol.1-4 Crop Production—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 1

G. J. Hochmuth, R. C. Hochmuth, W. D. Thomas, M. S. Sweat

Vol.1-6 Summary—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 1

G. J. Hochmuth

Vol.2-1 Physical Greenhouse Design Considerations—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 2

R. A. Bucklin

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s).

Vol.2-2 Production Systems—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 2

George Hochmuth
Other Contacts: Uttara Samarakoon

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Sustainability of production systems and alternatives

Vol.2-3 Other Design Information Resources—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 2

G. J. Hochmuth

Vol.3-1 Preface—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

G. J. Hochmuth

Vol.3-2 General Aspects of Plant Growth—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

George Hochmuth
Other Contacts: Robert Hochmuth

This text discusses the critical factors for achieving profitable greenhouse vegetable production by optimizing plant growth processes, primarily focusing on photosynthesis. Photosynthesis, which converts light, carbon dioxide, and water into sugars and oxygen, is influenced by light intensity, CO2 levels, temperature, and water supply. The text explains that managing these factors—such as using shading to control temperature, enhancing CO2 levels, and ensuring adequate water—can maximize photosynthesis and plant growth. Additionally, it touches on the importance of minimizing nutrient deficiencies, diseases, and mechanical damage to maintain healthy photosynthetic activity. The ultimate goal for greenhouse managers is to balance photosynthesis and respiration to produce high yields of quality vegetables.

Vol.3-3 Production Systems—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

Daniel K. Fenneman, Michael Sweat, Wanda L. Laughlin, George Hochmuth, andRobert Hochmuth
Other Contacts: Uttara Samarakoon

Vol.3-4 Irrigation of Greenhouse Vegetables—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

G. J. Hochmuth

Vol.3-5 Fertilizer Management for Greenhouse Vegetables—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol. 3

George Hochmuth
Other Contacts: Robert Hochmuth

Plants require 17 elements for normal growth and reproduction. The objective of a sound fertilizer management program is to supply these required nutrients in ample, but not excessive amounts for optimum crop production. This chapter will present general information on plant nutrition that will be useful irrespective of the particular cultural system e.g., perlite, rockwool, coconut coir, peatmix, or NFT hydroponics used by a grower. Fertilizer programs will be detailed later in this document.

Vol.3-6 Production of Greenhouse Tomatoes—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

G. J. Hochmuth

Vol.3-7 Greenhouse Cucumber Production—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

R. C. Hochmuth

Vol.3-9 Alternative Greenhouse Crops—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

R. Hochmuth and D. Cantliffe

Vol.3-10 Vegetable Insect Identification and Management—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

S. E. Webb and R. C. Hochmuth

Editorial Team

Publications

Showing 16 of 16 Publications

Vol.1-1 Introduction—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 1

G. J. Hochmuth

Vol.1-2 Financial Considerations—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 1

G. J. Hochmuth, W. D. Thomas, M. S. Sweat, and R. C. Hochmuth

Vol.1-4 Crop Production—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 1

G. J. Hochmuth, R. C. Hochmuth, W. D. Thomas, M. S. Sweat

Vol.1-6 Summary—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 1

G. J. Hochmuth

Vol.2-1 Physical Greenhouse Design Considerations—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 2

R. A. Bucklin

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s).

Vol.2-2 Production Systems—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 2

George Hochmuth
Other Contacts: Uttara Samarakoon

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Sustainability of production systems and alternatives

Vol.2-3 Other Design Information Resources—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 2

G. J. Hochmuth

Vol.3-1 Preface—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

G. J. Hochmuth

Vol.3-2 General Aspects of Plant Growth—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

George Hochmuth
Other Contacts: Robert Hochmuth

This text discusses the critical factors for achieving profitable greenhouse vegetable production by optimizing plant growth processes, primarily focusing on photosynthesis. Photosynthesis, which converts light, carbon dioxide, and water into sugars and oxygen, is influenced by light intensity, CO2 levels, temperature, and water supply. The text explains that managing these factors—such as using shading to control temperature, enhancing CO2 levels, and ensuring adequate water—can maximize photosynthesis and plant growth. Additionally, it touches on the importance of minimizing nutrient deficiencies, diseases, and mechanical damage to maintain healthy photosynthetic activity. The ultimate goal for greenhouse managers is to balance photosynthesis and respiration to produce high yields of quality vegetables.

Vol.3-3 Production Systems—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

Daniel K. Fenneman, Michael Sweat, Wanda L. Laughlin, George Hochmuth, andRobert Hochmuth
Other Contacts: Uttara Samarakoon

Vol.3-4 Irrigation of Greenhouse Vegetables—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

G. J. Hochmuth

Vol.3-5 Fertilizer Management for Greenhouse Vegetables—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol. 3

George Hochmuth
Other Contacts: Robert Hochmuth

Plants require 17 elements for normal growth and reproduction. The objective of a sound fertilizer management program is to supply these required nutrients in ample, but not excessive amounts for optimum crop production. This chapter will present general information on plant nutrition that will be useful irrespective of the particular cultural system e.g., perlite, rockwool, coconut coir, peatmix, or NFT hydroponics used by a grower. Fertilizer programs will be detailed later in this document.

Vol.3-6 Production of Greenhouse Tomatoes—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

G. J. Hochmuth

Vol.3-7 Greenhouse Cucumber Production—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

R. C. Hochmuth

Vol.3-9 Alternative Greenhouse Crops—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

R. Hochmuth and D. Cantliffe

Vol.3-10 Vegetable Insect Identification and Management—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

S. E. Webb and R. C. Hochmuth

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