2023 Vegetable Grower Seminar
Agenda and presenter slides from Spring 2023 Vegetable Grower Seminar (pdf files)
Willamette Valley
150-250 day season; warm days, cool nights; length of season may very considerably from year to year
Quinoa Production for the Willamette Valley
In the Willamette Valley, the adoption of quinoa in cropping systems has been hampered by production, processing and marketing difficulties. To help address those challenges, Extension tested 17 quinoa varieties and four planting dates to identify the most suitable options for the region. Researchers also tested harvesting and processing methods.
View this OSU Extension publication:
Quinoa Production for the Willamette Valley
Quinoa Production for the Willamette Valley
In the Willamette Valley, the adoption of quinoa in cropping systems has been hampered by production, processing and marketing difficulties. To help address those challenges, Extension tested 17 quinoa varieties and four planting dates to identify the most suitable options for the region. Researchers also tested harvesting and processing methods.
Read the Extension publication:
Quinoa Production for the Willamette Valley
Chlorotic leaf spot identification and management (formerly light leaf spot)
Cindy Ocamb, Extension Plant Pathologist, discusses her research on chlorotic leaf spot (formerly light leaf spot, Pyrenopeziza brassicae), how to identify this emergent disease, and management strategies.
Cabbage Maggot Management
Learn about identifying and managing cabbage maggot, including using the degree-day model on the US Pest website.
Brassica Management: Blackleg and Light Leaf Spot
Reigi Weeder: Weed 'Em and Reap Part 1
Source
Weed 'Em and Reap Part 1: Tools for non-chemical weed management in vegetable cropping systems [DVD]. A. Stone. 2006. Oregon State University Dept. of Horticulture. Corvallis, Oregon. Available for purchase at: http://www.weedemandreap.org (verified July 2010).
Featuring
Suzy and Robelee Evans, Foundhorn Gardens. Days Creek, OR.
Audio Text
Robelee Evans:
Organic No-Till Living Mulch Disease: Weed 'Em and Reap Part 2
Source
Weed 'Em and Reap Part 2: Reduced tillage strategies for vegetable cropping systems [DVD]. A. Stone. 2006. Oregon State University Dept. of Horticulture. Corvallis, Oregon. Available at: http://www.weedemandreap.org (verified 17 Dec 2008).
Featuring
Helen Atthowe, BioDesign Farm. Stevensville, MT.
Audio Text
Disease Suppression
Organic No-Till Living Mulch Nitrogen: Weed 'Em and Reap Part 2
Source
Weed 'Em and Reap Part 2: Reduced tillage strategies for vegetable cropping systems [DVD]. A. Stone. 2006. Oregon State University Dept. of Horticulture. Corvallis, Oregon. Available at: http://www.weedemandreap.org (verified 17 Dec 2008).
Featuring
Helen Atthowe, BioDesign Farm. Stevensville, MT.
Audio Text
Nitrogen
Organic No-Till Living Mulch Soil Fertility:Weed 'Em and Reap Part 2
Source
Weed 'Em and Reap Part 2: Reduced tillage strategies for vegetable cropping systems [DVD]. A. Stone. 2006. Oregon State University Dept. of Horticulture. Corvallis, Oregon. Available at: http://www.weedemandreap.org (verified 17 Dec 2008).
Featuring
Helen Atthowe, BioDesign Farm. Stevensville, MT.
Audio Text
Soil Fertility