Web Directory

» AVRDC: The World Vegetable Center
   International organization that aims to increase production and consumption of vegetables in tropical developing countries. Focus is on seed distribution, new technologies, crops and training.
   http://www.avrdc.org/

» Asian Fruits and Vegetables
   Growing conditions, descriptions, and marketing information of a wide variety of exotic species for Australian conditions.
   http://www.agric.nsw.gov.au/Hort/Fmrs/Asian_veg/index.html

» Beet Production
   Factsheet on the cultivation of this crop with special reference to North Carolina.
   http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-4.html

» Celeriac
   Information from the New Zealand Institute for Crop and Food Research on the cultivation of this crop and its potential.
   http://www.crop.cri.nz/home/products-services/publications/broadsheets/024celeriac.pdf

» Commercial Vegetable Production
   Information on cultural practices, economics, irrigation, nutrition and fertilizers, pest management, post-harvest procedures and marketing.
   http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/TOPIC_Commercial_Vegetable_Production

» Commercial Vegetable Production - Oregon State University
   Contains information on producing vegetables crops in the Pacific Northwest. Research reports also available.
   http://nwrec.hort.oregonstate.edu/vegindex.html

» Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations
   Includes information on vegetable and fruit production written for growers in Virginia and provided by Virginia State University Extension.
   http://pubs.ext.vt.edu/456/456-420/456-420.pdf

» Commodity Growing Guides: Leeks
   Factsheet from the NSW Department of Primary Industries including climate, soil, fertiliser, planting, weed control, irrigation and harvesting.
   http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/horticulture/vegetables/commodity/leeks

» Commodity Growing Guides: Sweet Corn
   Illustrated factsheet from the NSW Department of Primary Industries including information on the fresh and processing industry, cultivars, general cultivation, integrated pest management and harvesting.
   http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/horticulture/vegetables/commodity/sweet-corn

» Cornell Vegetables
   Homepage for Cornell University. This is the gateway to an extensive resource backup for the commercial vegetable grower.
   http://www.hort.cornell.edu/extension/commercial/vegetables/index.html

» Cover Crops for Vegetable Growers - Kansas State University
   Explains the concept of using cover crops (green manure), explaining how they can improve the structure and fertility of soils. Of interest to both organic and conventional growers.
   http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/library/hort2/MF2343.PDF

» Daikon: Japanese Radish
   Information from the New Zealand Institute for Crop and Food Research on the cultivation of this vegetable and its potential.
   http://www.crop.cri.nz/home/products-services/publications/broadsheets/078daikon.pdf

» Fertilization of Vegetables on Organic Soils in Florida
   Results of various studies on the response to the use of fertililizers in sweet corn, celery, romaine, escarole, endive and radish.
   http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/CV008

» Georgia Commercial Vegetable Information - University of Georgia
   Information on budgets, market information, images, newsletters, weeds, extension publications and research information.
   http://www.cpes.peachnet.edu/veg/

» Globe Artichokes
   Information from the New Zealand Institute for Crop and Food Research on the cultivation of this vegetable and its potential.
   http://www.crop.cri.nz/home/products-services/publications/broadsheets/103globeartichoke.pdf

» Growers IPM Guide for Florida Tomato and Pepper Production
   Discussion of the general principles involved in managing these crops.
   http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN732

» Gulf Coast Research and Education Center - University of Florida
   Includes notes on the Center's research programs and variety trial information on tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, watermelon and gourds. Gourd photo gallery also included.
   http://gcrec.ifas.ufl.edu/vegetables.htm

» Heritage Seed Library
   Lists and conserves vegetable varieties that have been dropped from popular seed catalogues as well as varieties that have never been in a catalogue. Maintained by Garden Organic in the UK.
   http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/hsl/

» Integrated Crop and Pest Management Guidelines - Cornell University
   Detailed notes on vegetable production with the emphasis on integrated crop management techniques. Click on "Index" to view main contents page.
   http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/recommends/

» Is Vegetable Farming for You? - Kansas State University
   Gives an overview of what's involved in getting into growing vegetables commercially.
   http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/library/hort2/MF1115.pdf

» Jerusalem Artichoke
   Factsheet on this crop, its history, uses, varieties and cultivation.
   http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/jerusart.html

» Leeks
   Factsheet on this crop, with market information, culture details, harvesting and post-harvest practices.
   http://www.island.wsu.edu/CROPS/LEEKS.htm

» Microclimate Modification with Plasticulture
   Information on extending the growing season for vegetable crops by using plastic mulches, mini-tunnels and floating row covers, with the benefits and disadvantages of each.
   http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/faq8266

» Myoga Ginger: Zinziber mioga
   Information from the New Zealand Institute for Crop and Food Research on cultivating this traditional Japanese vegetable, its environmental requirements, possible yield and markets.
   http://www.crop.cri.nz/home/products-services/publications/broadsheets/027myogaginger.pdf

» New Plants for Florida: Sweet Corn
   Information on the achievements made by scientists at the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station resulting in extended crop shelf life and improved taste and quality.
   http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG214

» Nopalito: Opuntia ficus indica
   Information on this crop which can be used with the spines removed as a green vegetable, the necessary environment, management, harvesting and processing.
   http://www.crop.cri.nz/home/products-services/publications/broadsheets/137Nopalito.pdf

» Parsnips
   Factsheet on this root crop, with market information, culture details and post-harvest handling.
   http://www.island.wsu.edu/CROPS/PARSNIPS.htm

» Plant Petiole Sap-testing For Vegetable Crops
   Information on this process designed to optimise fertilizer use, especially for drip-irrigated vegetables.
   http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/CV004

» Redbud Farm
   A family business in Berkeley County, WV, growing specialty organic vegetables. It received its organic certification in 2002 and provides an internship program and on-farm research
   http://www.redbudfarm.com

» Salsify, Oyster Plant
   Fact sheet with information on this crop, grown for its roots, its uses, culture, propagation and harvest.
   http://www.island.wsu.edu/CROPS/SALSIFY.htm

» Scorzonera hispanica: A European Vegetable
   Information on this crop, its uses, agronomy, management, harvesting and yields.
   http://www.crop.cri.nz/home/products-services/publications/broadsheets/028scorzonera.pdf

» Spinach Production in California
   Information on growing this crop, its harvesting, handling and marketing.
   http://anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu/pdf/7212.pdf

» Swiss Chard
   Information on growing this leafy vegetable, its market, uses, cultivation and post-harvest handling.
   http://www.island.wsu.edu/CROPS/SWISSCHA.htm

» Teagasc: Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority
   End-of-project reports for Horticulture and Forestry are listed, that includes research reports on vegetable crops. Some of these reports can be downloaded, others must be ordered through the library.
   http://www.teagasc.ie/research/reports/horticulture/

» Texas A&M Horticultural Extension - Vegetables
   Includes newsletters, Vegetable Grower's Handbook, and Crop Guides.
   http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/vegetable/vegetable.html

» Vegetable Crop Management - University of Minnesota
   Information on the commercial production of garlic, sweet corn, yellow storage onions and carrots.
   http://www.extension.umn.edu/specializations/horticulture/Vegecrop.html

» Vegetable Crops - The Ohio State University
   Information on cultural details of growing vegetables for the commercial and home gardener. Also covers pest and disease control.
   http://ohioline.osu.edu/lines/vcrop.html

» Vegetable Crops - University of Florida
   Information on commercial vegetable production, vegetable gardening and aspects of the vegetable industry.
   http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/TOPIC_Vegetables

» Vegetable Horticulture Program - SWFREC
   The Southwest Florida Research and Education Center provides Florida with research and extension information, specifically in the areas of vegetable transplant production and stand establishment. Crop budgets and cover crops also included.
   http://www.imok.ufl.edu/veghort/index.htm

» Vegetable Initiative Research - University of Tennessee
   Experimental Station which has launched a Vegetable Initiative whose goal is to assist and encourage vegetable producers in Tennessee.
   http://bioengr.ag.utk.edu/Extension/ExtProg/Vegetable/

» Vegetable Program - University of Saskatchewan
   Provide commercial and hobby producers of Saskatchewan with up to date, locally relevant, production, handling, and marketing information.
   http://www.usask.ca/agriculture/plantsci/vegetable/index.htm

» Vegetable Research & Information Center - University of California
   Information on the cultivation, production and harvesting of vegetables in California for farmers and home gardeners. Biotechnology, composting, fertilizers, irrigation and postharvest techniques also included.
   http://vric.ucdavis.edu/

» Vegetable Statistics - US Department of Agriculture
   Data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service on fresh market vegetables, strawberries and melons including area harvested, yield and production, by season and by crop from the larger states.
   http://usda.mannlib.cornell.edu/MannUsda/viewDocumentInfo.do?documentID=1177

» Vegetable Transplants - Kansas State University
   Sets out the reasons for using transplants in commercial vegetable production and looks at compost, fertilization, starter solutions and transplant containers.
   http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/library/hort2/MF1103.pdf

» Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center
   Part of the Horticultural Department of Texas A&M University set up to develop vegetable and fruit research programs. Explains the aims behind the research and the programs taking place to educate people about the health benefits of eating fruit and v
   http://vic.tamu.edu/

» Vegetables - Department of Primary Industries, Queensland
   Wide ranging information on vegetable production in Australia. Cultural details are given for a range of crops.
   http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/26_14819.htm

» Vegetables - Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
   Grower Guides on a range of vegetable crops.
   http://www.nr.gov.nl.ca/agric/crops/veg_listing.stm

» Vegetables - New South Wales Agriculture
   Features pest and diseases, soil management, irrigation and growing guides.
   http://www.agric.nsw.gov.au/reader/vegetables

» Vegetables - Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
   All aspects of vegetable production are covered including factsheets, newsletters, crop updates, pest and disease control and statistics.
   http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/hort/vegetable.html

» Vegetables - The University of Arizona
   Research-based, desert crop production information on all aspects of vegetable growing including management, pests and diseases, irrigation and economics.
   http://ag.arizona.edu/crops/vegetables/vegetables.html

» Vegetables: Farmer's Bookshelf
   Fact sheets from the University of Hawaii at Manoa on growing various crops, including tropical crops, in Hawaii.
   http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/fb/vege.htm

» Warwick HRI
   Dedicated to horticultural research including vegetable crops. Part of Warwick University.
   http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/whri/research/cropscience/

» Weed Management
   Information on cultivation practices for different vegetable crops, mechanical control and the use of herbicides.
   http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/CV/CV11300.pdf

» World Carrot Museum
   History, nutrition, cultivation, recipes, trivia and interesting facts of this important vegetable.
   http://www.carrotmuseum.co.uk