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BMPs for Greenhouse Producers
For successful greenhouse crop production, growers must be able to recognize symptoms of insect, disease or nutritional problems in their plants and take corrective measures before major crop losses occur. Although scouting regularly does give you the added benefit or early detection, it is essential to employ practices that improve overall greenhouse management. For that purpose, we have taken the liberty of compiling some best management practices (BMPs) that we hope will reduce the chance of

Greenhouse Tomato Production Manual
Tomatoes

This manual is intended to help small greenhouse tomato growers in Louisiana and elsewhere grow a successful crop using perlite or pine bark medium. Small growers can produce vine-ripened, high-quality fruit that can be delivered to the local market on the same day of harvest.

Media pH Management for Greenhouse Growers
Information for greenhouse growers on media pH management in production.

'Matrix' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part II) / Trial Results, Spring 2009
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Photo gallery of the Matrix series pansies from landscape performance trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. Data also included.

'Matrix' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part I) / Trial Results, Spring 2009
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Photo gallery of the Matrix series pansies from landscape performance trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. Data also included.
'XXL' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part I), Spring 2009
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A photo gallery of the 'XXL' pansy varieties from landscape trial plantings at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009.
'XXL' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part II), Spring 2009
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A photo gallery of the 'XXL' pansy varieties from landscape trial plantings at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009.
'Sun Spun' Petunia - Photo Gallery, April 2009
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A photo gallery of the new 'Sun Spun' petunia varieties (Ball FloraPlant) from landscape trial plantings at the Hammond Research Station.
'Swan' Series Columbine - Photo Gallery, April 2009
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Photo gallery of varieties in the Swan series columbines from landscape trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009.
'Songbird' Series Columbine - Photo Gallery, April 2009
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Photo gallery of varieties in the 'Songbird' series columbines from landscape trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009.
LSU AgCenter Provides Greenhouse Tomato Growers With New Ideas
Demonstrating tomato pruning
LSU AgCenter experts at its Red River Research Station gave greenhouse tomato growers some new ideas to save money and boost production at a recent field day (Feb. 24).
Tune Up Your Produce Marketing
Produce Marketing
Good marketing is the process of fulfilling the objectives of both the buyer and the seller. The factors you have some control over are the 4 Ps of product, price, placement and promotion. Here are some tips to help you tune up your produce marketing plan.
Selling Your Greenhouse Tomatoes
Selling Your Greenhouse Tomatoes
Greenhouse tomatoes are about a $2.2 million business in Louisiana, assuming growers can sell what they produce for a profit. Learn the secrets of turning a profit from your tomatoes.
Winter Heat Requirements for Tomatoes
Tomatoes
Before lowering greenhouse temperatures to save on fuel bills, consider the effects of low temperature on tomato production.