Christian T. Christensen

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University of Florida Potato Variety Trials Spotlight: 'Fabula'

Mario H. M. L. Andrade, Rodrick Z. Mwatuwa, Christian T. Christensen, Pamela A. Solano, andLincoln Zotarelli

This UF/Potato Variety Trials Spotlight presents a summary of the field evaluation of tuber yield and quality performance of the potato variety 'Fabula' cultivated in Florida.

University of Florida Potato Variety Trials Spotlight: 'Harley Blackwell'

Mario H. M. L. Andrade, Rodrick Z. Mwatuwa, Christian T. Christensen, Pamela A. Solano, Kathleen G. Haynes, andLincoln Zotarelli

Over the years, the UF/IFAS Potato Variety Program has become an important reference to vegetable growers, seed producers, processors, crop insurance agencies, and brokers looking for alternative potato varieties to explore different markets, improved characteristics, and yield. This UF/Potato Variety Trials Spotlight presents a summary of the field evaluation of tuber yield and quality performance of the potato variety 'Harley Blackwell' cultivated in Florida.

University of Florida Potato Variety Trials Spotlight: 'Snowden'

Mario H. M. L. Andrade, Rodrick Z. Mwatuwa, Christian T. Christensen, and Lincoln Zotarelli

Growing Potatoes in the Florida Home Garden

Christian T. Christensen, Joel Reyes-Cabrera, Libby R. Rens, Jeffrey E. Pack, Lincoln Zotarelli, Chad Hutchinson, Wendy J. Dahl, Doug Gergela, and James M. White

University of Florida Potato Variety Trials Spotlight: 'Adirondack Blue'

Mario H. M. L. Andrade, Rodrick Z. Mwatuwa, Christian T. Christensen, Pam Solano, and Lincoln Zotarelli

University of Florida Potato Variety Trials Spotlight: 'Atlantic'

Mario H. M. L. Andrade, Rodrick Z. Mwatuwa, Christian T. Christensen, and Lincoln Zotarelli

University of Florida Potato Variety Trials Spotlight: 'Peter Wilcox'

Mario H. M. L. Andrade, Rodrick Z. Mwatuwa, Christian T. Christensen, Pamela A. Solano, Kathleen G. Haynes, andLincoln Zotarelli

This UF/Potato Variety Trials Spotlight presents a summary of the field evaluation of tuber yield and quality performance of the potato variety 'Peter Wilcox' cultivated in Florida.

University of Florida Potato Variety Trials Spotlight: 'Red LaSoda'

Mario H. M. L. Andrade, Lincoln Zotarelli, Rodrick Z. Mwatuwa, Christian T. Christensen, Doug Gergela, and Chad M. Hutchinson

University of Florida Potato Variety Trials Spotlight: 'Yukon Gold'

Mario H. M. L. Andrade, Rodrick Z. Mwatuwa, Christian T. Christensen, Pam Solano, and Lincoln Zotarelli

University of Florida Potato Variety Trials Spotlight: 'Marcy'

Mario H. M. L. Andrade, Rodrick Z. Mwatuwa, Christian T. Christensen, andLincoln Zotarelli

This UF/IFAS Potato Variety Trials Spotlight presents a summary of the field evaluation of tuber yield and quality performance of the potato variety 'Marcy' cultivated in Florida.

University of Florida Potato Variety Trials Spotlight: 'LaChipper'

Mario H. M. L. Andrade, Rodrick Z. Mwatuwa, Christian T. Christensen, Pam Solano, and Lincoln Zotarelli

University of Florida Potato Variety Trial Spotlight: 'Goldrush'

Mario H. M. L. Andrade, Rodrick Z. Mwatuwa, Christian T. Christensen, Pamela A. Solano, andLincoln Zotarelli

Over the years, the UF/IFAS Potato Variety Program has become an important reference to vegetable growers, seed producers, processors, crop insurance agencies, and brokers looking for alternative potato varieties to explore different markets, improved characteristics, and yield. This UF/IFAS Potato Variety Trials Spotlight presents a summary of the field evaluation of tuber yield and quality performance of the potato variety 'Goldrush' cultivated in Florida.

University of Florida Potato Variety Trials Spotlight: 'French Fingerling'

Mario H. M. L. Andrade, Rodrick Z. Mwatuwa, Christian T. Christensen, Pam Solano, and Lincoln Zotarelli

This UF/Potato Variety Trials Spotlight presents a summary of the field evaluation of tuber yield and quality performance of the potato variety 'French Fingerling' cultivated in Florida.

Nitrogen Fertilization Guidelines for Potato Production in Florida

Lincoln Zotarelli, Tara Wade, Gary K. England, and Christian T. Christensen

This new 11-page publication focuses on the nitrogen (N) fertilizer best management practices (BMP) for potato crop in Florida. The aim is to provide management strategies that comply with statewide BMP guidelines to maximize yield and economic return while minimizing N losses to the environment. Written by Lincoln Zotarelli, Tara Wade, Gary K. England, and Christian T. Christensen and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department.

Nitrogen Fertilization Guidelines for Bare-Ground and Plastic Mulch Cabbage Production in Florida

Lincoln Zotarelli, Charles E. Barrett, Andre Luiz B. R. da Silva, Christian T. Christensen, and Gary K. England

This new 9-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department focuses on the nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMP) for green fresh-market and processing cabbage head production in Florida. This publication aims to provide management strategies that comply with statewide BMP guidelines to optimize economic yield while minimizing nitrogen losses to the environment. Written by L. Zotarelli, C. E. Barrett, A. L. B. R. da Silva, C. T. Christensen, and G. K. England.

Cultivando papas en el jardín de su hogar en la Florida

Douglas Gergela, Chad Hutchinson, Christian T. Christensen, James M. White, Lincoln Zotarelli, Wendy Dahl, Douglas M. Gergela, andChad Hutchinson

El texto describe cómo cultivar papas en el jardín de casa en Florida. Explica que las papas, un cultivo de estación fría, se siembran en invierno y primavera. Detalla las etapas de crecimiento, desde el brote hasta la maduración del tubérculo, y menciona las variedades populares en Florida, como ‘LaChipper’ y ‘Red LaSoda’. También aborda la preparación del suelo, la fertilización, el riego, el control de malezas, insectos y enfermedades, y la cosecha y almacenamiento de las papas. Además, destaca el valor nutricional de las papas y la importancia de evitar el consumo de papas verdes debido a su toxicidad. Fecha de primera publicación: mayo 2016

The Importance of Sulfur for Florida Agricultural Production

Lakesh Sharma, Lincoln Zotarelli, andChristian T. Christensen

Intended for Extension clients, this publication highlights the importance of sulfur in row and vegetable crop production systems in Florida, such as its use in pesticides and fertilizers. Additionally, the publication provides insights into the perspective of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on sulfur in naturally occurring aquatic systems. This publication's target audience is agricultural producers, Extension agents, crop consultants, representatives of the fertilizer industry, state and local agencies, students, instructors, researchers, and interested Florida citizens.

Seed Piece Spacing Recommendations for Table-Stock Potato Cultivars in Florida

Christian T. Christensen, Lakesh Sharma, andLincoln Zotarelli

This new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department focuses on the adjustment of potato seed piece spacing of table-stock cultivars for Florida production. The aim is to provide management strategies that minimize potato seed costs, increase yield, and reach the marked demand for specific tuber size distribution, all of which are important factors for the table-stock potato industry. Written by Mario H. M. L. Andrade, Luis G. Pesantes, Christian T. Christensen, Lakesh Sharma and Lincoln Zotarelli.