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

Release Date: 10/29/2024

Agriculture

Abstract

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.

About this Publication

This document is HS1428, one of a series of the Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date December 2021. Revised August 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Lincoln Zotarelli, associate professor, Department of Horticultural Sciences; Charles E. Barrett, affiliate professor, Department of Horticultural Sciences, and regional specialized agent for water resources; Andre Luiz B. R. da Silva, assistant professor, Department of Horticulture, Auburn University; Christian T. Christensen, Extension center director and regional specialized agent II, UF/IFAS Hastings Agricultural Extension Center; Gary K. England, retired Extension center director and regional specialized agent IV, UF/IFAS Hastings Agricultural Extension Center; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

Authors

Charles Barrett

affiliate professor, Department of Horticultural Sciences (Brazil), former Extension agent II and water resources RSA, UF/IFAS Extension Northeast District; UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center

Gary England

regional specialized agent IV emeritus, UF/IFAS Extension, Deland, FL