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Pisum sativum

Last revised February 12, 2010

Peas in eastern Oregon are grown in the Blue Mountain area east of Pendleton to Milton-Freewater, mostly as dry-land production in rotation with wheat. More recently production has also been in the Hermiston area where soils may be more sandy and subject to wind erosion. Hermiston area production may be irrigated or non-irrigated.

Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group)

Last revised January,14 2010

Photo credit: Alex Stone, Oregon State University

Cucumis sativus (greenhouse)

Last revised February 3, 2010

Greenhouse cucumber. Photo credit: Bill Mansour, Oregon State University

Cucumis sativus (pickling)

Last revised February 3, 2010

Note: This file contains information specific to pickling cucumbers. For more detail on cucumber cultural methods, including fertilizers, pollination, and pest control, see Slicing Cucumbers.
Many excellent cucumbers are available. Flowers may be monoecious (separate male and female flowers on the same plant) and gynoecious (plants with only female flowers) and predominantly female (PF) types.

Armoracia rusticana

Last revised February 11, 2010

Allium cepa

Last revised February 12, 2010

Lycopersicon esculentum

Last revised February 15, 2010

Rheum rhabarbarum

Last revised February 15, 2010

Rhubarb. Photo credit: Bill Mansour, Oregon State University

Cynara scolymus

Last modified December 12, 2012

Globe artichokes: Photo credit: Bill MansourOregon State University

The true artichoke, a member of the thistle family, is known to the trade as the globe artichoke. The edible bud is made up of a cone of short, thick-stemmed bracts. For additional production information see Artichoke Production in California (UC VRIC).

Chinese Cabbage and leafy greens, Brassica species

Last revised February 1, 2010

Beta vulgaris

Last revised February 10, 2010

Photo credit: Alex Stone, Oregon State University

Allium sativum

Last revised February 5, 2010

Photo credit: Alex Stone, Oregon State University

Brassica oleracea (Gongylodes Group)

Last revised February 11, 2010

VARIETIES (approximately 55-65 days).

Grand Duke, Kolibri F1 (purple), White Vienna. For trial: Gigante, Granlibakken, Purple Danube, Purple Vienna, Rapidstar, White Danube.

Kohlrabi. Photo credit: Bill Mansour, Oregon State University

Allium sativum (planting stock)

Last modified February 5, 2010

Note: The information in this file is specific to production of garlic for planting stock, as suggested for growers producing garlic for the dehydration industry. More information on garlic types, cultural practices, and pest control can be found in the file Garlic.

Ipomoea batatas

Last revised February 15, 2010

Sweetpotatoes. Photo credit: Bill Mansour, Oregon State University

Raphanus sativus

Last revised February 15, 2010

Photo credit: Bill Mansour, Oregon State University

Eruca vesicaria ssp. sativa

Last modified February 10, 2010

Arugula (arrugula) is a tangy mustard green, also known as Rocket, Mediterranean Salad, Rucola or Roquette in Europe, also as Gharghir in the Middle East. Arugula is now popular as a gourmet salad green.

VARIETIES

Arugula, Rocket, Roquette. For other greens see separate file Mustard Greens. All are quick to mature (approximately 40-50 days).

Cynara cardunculus

 Last revised January 14, 2010

Cardoon is a perennial, closely related to globe artichoke. It is prized by people from the Mediterranean countries for its unique flavor. The young tender leaf mid-ribs and immature flower stalks are used. The plant hearts are sometimes blanched like celery stalks (maturing in September).

 Nitrogen Fertilizer Solutions Providing Ancillary Weed Control in Cole Crops

AN-20 o Ammonium thiosulfate

Allium fistulosum and Allium cepa

Last revised February 12, 2010

Green bunching onions: Photo credit: Alex Stone, Oregon State University

Note: This file contains only information specific to the production of green bunching onions. For more information on onion culture, see the file Dry Bulb Onions -- Western Oregon.

Herbs and Spices

Last revised February 11, 2010

Herb production may be for culinary purposes (food flavoring), for scents and fragrances (potpourris), for medicinal uses or others (dyes, dried floral arrangements etc). Herb producers often grow for all these markets, and some herbs may be used for all these purposes.
Some of the most popular culinary herbs grown commercially and by home gardeners and hobbyists are: basil, cilantro (coriander), chervil, dill, oregano, mint, parsley, rosemary, sage, tarragon and thyme.

Cucurbita pepo

Last revised February 12, 2010

Cichorium intybus

Last revised February 10, 2010

Red heading type radicchio. Photo credit: Alex Stone, Oregon State University

(See also file on Witloof chicory)

VARIETIES (approximately 80 days).

This group of leafy vegetables falls under the general name of chicory. Heading and non-heading types exist. The heading types may be green-leaf or red. Some red types turn red only with the onset of cool weather.

Asparagus officinalis

Last modified January 4, 2010

Daucus carota

Last revised January 14, 2010

Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group)

Last revised February 11, 2010

Kale. Photo credit: Alex Stone, Oregon State University

Allium ampeloprasum (Porrum group)

Last revised February 11, 2010

Leeks. Photo credit: Alex Stone, Oregon State University

Petroselinum hortense

Last revised February 11, 2010

Curly Parsley. Photo credit: Alex Stone, Oregon State University

VARIETIES (approximately 70-80 days)

Curly leaf: Deep Green, Forest Green, Moss Curled. For trial: Banquet, Emerald, Perfection.
Flat leaf (stronger flavored): Plain, Plain Italian Dark Green, Deep Green Italian. For trial: Giant Italian.
Hamburg (turnip rooted) type: Hamburg (grown for an enlarged edible root).

Allium cepa

Last revised February 12, 2010

Note: This file contains only information specific to production of pearl, set, and boiler onions. For more information on onion culture, refer to the files Dry Bulb Onions -- Eastern Oregon and Dry Bulb Onions -- Western Oregon.
Onion bulb size is influenced by a number of factors. Variety, plant density, photoperiod, and temperature are several important ones.

Cucurbita, several species, and ornamental, wax, sponge gourd, etc.

Last revised February 12, 2010

Golden Delicious Squash. Photo credits: Alex Stone, Oregon State University

Phaseolus lunatus

Last modified January 11, 2010

VARIETIES (approximately 80 to 100 days in lower Columbia Basin).


Very few lima beans are grown for fresh market in the Pacific Northwest. When grown for processing, varieties are specified by processor. Commercial lima bean production has generally been limited to east of the Cascade Mountains. Some varieties grown east of the Cascade Mountains are:

Phaseolus vulgaris

Last revised January 11, 2010.

Photo credit: Bill Mansour, Oregon State University

VARIETIES (snapbeans require approximately 60-75 days to harvest, depending on season, planting date and variety).

Fresh Market

Helianthus tuberosus

Last modified January 4, 2010

December 1, 2010

Grossman, J., 2010.  Assessing Nitrogen Contribution and Rhizobia Diversity Associated with Winter Legume Cover Crops in Organic Systems Webinar by eOrganic. Available at https://eorganic.org/node/5668

December 1, 2010

Snow, M. and C. White, 2010.  Using Winter Killed Cover Crops to Facilitate Organic No-till Planting of Early Spring Vegetables Webinar by eOrganic. Available at https://eorganic.org/node/5643

January 1, 2010

Riddle, J., 2010. ABCs of Organic Certification Webinar. eOrganic webinar. Available at https://eorganic.org/node/4876

January 1, 2010

Mohler, C., 2010. Planning for Flexibility in Effective Crop Rotations. eOrganic webinar. Available at: https://eorganic.org/node/5127

January 1, 2010

Maul, J., 2010. Cover Crop Selection. eOrganic webinar. Available at http://eorganic.org/node/5205

January 1, 2010

Wiswall, R., 2010. Planning Your Organic Farm for Profit Webinar by eOrganic. eOrganic webinar. Available at https://eorganic.org/node/5050

January 1, 2010

Riddle, J., 2010. Getting EQIPed: USDA Conservation Programs for Organic and Transitioning Farmers Webinar from eOrganic. eOrganic webinar. Available at https://eorganic.org/node/5040

January 1, 2010

Coolong, T., 2010. High Tunnel Production and Low Cost Tunnel Construction Webinar from eOrganic. eOrganic webinar. Available at https://eorganic.org/node/4814

January 1, 2010

Francis, D., 2010. Grafting Tomatoes for Organic Open Field and High Tunnel Production Webinar by eOrganic. eOrganic webinar. Available at https://eorganic.org/node/4985

January 1, 2010

Andrews, N. and D. Sullivan, 2010. Estimating Plant-Available Nitrogen Contribution from Cover Crops. eOrganic webinar. Available at: https://eorganic.org/node/5167

December 1, 2009

Miller, S., A. Stone, and M. Mcgrath, 2009. Organic Late Blight Management 2009 Webinar by eOrganic. eOrganic webinar. Available at https://eorganic.org/node/4868

December 1, 2010

Carpenter-Boggs, L., D. Granatstein, and D. Huggins, 2010.  Greenhouse Gases and Agriculture: Where does Organic Farming fit Webinar by eOrganic.  eOrganic webinar. Available at https://eorganic.org/node/5617

Curran, W., and M. Ryan, 2010.  Using cover crops to suppress weeds in Northeast US farming systems Webinar by eOrganic. eOrganic webinar. Available at https://eorganic.org/node/5620

November 1, 2010

Cavigelli, M., 2010.  Impact of Grain Farming Methods on Climate Change Webinar by eOrganic. Available at https://eorganic.org/node/5619

January 1, 2000

Research report from OSU's North Willamette Research and Extension Center

Delbert Hemphill
OSU Dept of Horticulture, NWREC

John Selker
OSU Dept of Biological and Ecological Engineering

Richard Dick
OSU Dept of Crop and Soil Science

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