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- 2014 Commercial Vegetable Production RecommendationsReiter, Mark S.; Rideout, Steven L.; Kuhar, Thomas P.; Wilson, Henry P.; Parkhurst, James A.; Straw, Allen; Samtani, Jayesh B.; Gu, Ganyu; Mullins, Chris; Hines, Thomas E.; Waldenmaier, Christine M.; Doughty, Hélène; Mason, John E.; Freeman, Josh H. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2014-02-19)New varieties and strains of vegetables are constantly being developed throughout the world and it is impossible to list and describe all of them, only those that are available and are adapted to the mid-Atlantic region are listed in this publication. The ultimate value of a variety for a particular purpose is determined by the grower: performance under his or her management adaptation to specific environmental conditions, and having desired horticultural characteristics.
- 4-H Aquaponic DemonstrationMungo, Jonette; Mullins, Chris (2019-08-24)This exhibit was on display during the week of our Ag Fair.
- Adding Cut Flowers May Increase ProfitsHankins, Andrew G.; Mullins, Chris (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2019-01-17)Offers advice on adding cut flowers to a vegetable stand, or for selling to restaurants and local supermarkets; also offers advice on types of flowers to sell.
- Greenhouse Heater ChecklistMullins, Chris (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-08-17)Provides a maintenance checklist for unit heaters or forced air heaters in greenhouses to ensure the system is in good repair and operating condition, important for lessening the chance of ethylene exposure, reducing operating costs, and prolonging the life of the heater unit.
- Greenhouse Heater ChecklistMullins, Chris (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2019-01-28)Provides a maintenance checklist for unit heaters or forced air heaters in greenhouses to ensure the system is in good repair, and operating condition, important for lessening the chance of ethylene exposure, reducing operating costs, and prolonging the life of the heater unit.
- Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum), A Potential Plant for the Cut Flower MarketHankins, Andrew G.; Mullins, Chris (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2019-01-17)Describes Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum) and discusses its suitability and marketability in the cut flower trade in Virginia. Also notes that thrips are an important pest, and ways to control.
- Organic Production of WatermelonsHankins, Andrew G.; Mullins, Chris (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2019-01-17)Discusses varieties of watermelons that can be grown for organic markets, and reviews natural insect control, disease control, weed control and fertilization.
- Specialty MuskmelonsMullins, Chris (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2019-01-30)Describes a few muskmelon cultivars, and notes their textures, flavors, and sweetness, along with production and marketing issues.
- Specialty MuskmelonsMullins, Chris (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009)Describes a few muskmelon cultivars, and notes their textures, flavors, and sweetness, along with production and marketing issues.
- Virginia Vegetable Specialist TeamReiter, Mark S.; Kuhar, Thomas P.; Lopez, Lorena; Mullins, Chris; Nartea, Theresa; Rideout, Steve; Singh, Vijay; South, Kaylee; Strawn, Laura K.; Torres Quezada, Emmanuel; Vallotton, Amber; Githinji, Leonard; Higgins, Doug; Zeng, Yuan; Rashed, Arash; Mersha, Zalalem; Gu, Sanjun (2023-03-15)Specialists on the Virginia Vegetable Team are committed to assisting growers, regardless of business size, with obtaining the freshest, highest quality, and most efficiently produced vegetables with the idea of safety and economic viability in mind. Please reach out to your local Cooperative Extension agent and/or vegetable team specialist to answer any vegetable related questions important to Virginia growers. Please click on the specialist’s name to be directed to their university’s webpage. The team routinely conducts applied research, presents information to growers and industry, publishes farmer friendly fact sheets, and works towards training Agriculture and Natural Resource (ANR) Extension agents and governmental employees through in-service trainings to ensure information is disseminated to the masses.