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Cucurbit resources
AHDB Horticulture funded an extensive programme of research on many aspects of commercial cucurbit production. The available reports and resources are listed below.
CUCURBITS CROP PROTECTION:
Research project FV 443: Courgettes - Review of blossom end rot - causes and potential solutions
Research project FV 168: Annual weed control in courgettes 1994
Research project FV 168a: Courgettes and marrows: development of herbicide programmes 1997
Research project FV 461 : A literature review of novel strategies to manage viruses in UK crops
OTHER TOPICS ON CUCURBITS:
Energy
Research project FV 838: FV 383: Energy efficiency case studies for field vegetables enterprises
Food safety
How to keep fresh produce safe to eat
Monitoring microbial food safety of fresh produce
Video: Webinar - Disinfecting irrigation water for use on fresh produce
Video: Webinar - Microbials - Keeping it clean
Video: Webinar - Microbials - Managing risk in the production of fresh produce
Labour and skills
Edible horticulture skills survey
Video: Webinar - Operating in a reduced labour market
Video: Webinar - Using LEAN techniques to improve labour efficiency in horticulture
Video: Webinar - Using your time effectively
Nutrient management
Green manures – effects on soil nutrient management and soil physical and biological properties
Green manures – implications of economic and environmental benefits on rotational management
Green manures – species selection
Outdoor Cucurbits: Nutrient Deficiencies & Physiological Disorders
Research project FV 457: Calcium Nutrition in Cucurbits
Pests
Managing rabbit problems associated with horticulture
Pollination
Soils
Measuring soil nutrients, pH and organic matter
Short-term green manures for intensively cultivated horticultural soil
Video: How to conduct a quick assessment of your soils
Video: Webinar - Soil health for horticulture
Video: Webinar - Soil health improvement – Cover crops and organic amendments
Storage
How to reduce pumpkin storage losses
Water
Establishing a resilient water supply
Protecting the water supply for your crops
Useful links
Identification and management of nematodes in field crops
Outdoor Cucurbits Crop Walkers’ Guide
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