Vegetable Crops

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Our specialists use the best research-based information to support agriculture in the state.  For our commercial growers, we provide workshops, fact sheets, programs, on-site consultations and comprehensive pest, plant and soil diagnostics. Eventhough some of this information may be useful to home gardeners, this page is focused on addressing production agriculture needs. 

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Making the effects of extreme weather less severe
UNH Extension and NH Vegetable and Berry Growers Association has launched a four-part series on the Climate Adapted Farm, Making the effects of extrem... Learn More
Cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) was identified in southern NH today, July 7, 2023. Learn More
Pest update for vegetable and fruit growers: SWD and western bean cutworm are being captured in southern NH. Learn More

Resources

The 2023 production season was extremely challenging for farmers throughout the northeast. Widespread freeze events in February and May caused the gre... Learn More
Optimizing your boom sprayer's distribution pattern is a key part of controlling pests on fruit and vegetable crops, or in the landscape. This fa... Learn More
Proper calibration of the low-pressure boom sprayer is necessary to ensure uniform and economical application, free of overdoses and skips. This fact ... Learn More
Proper calibration boom sprayer equipment can help ensure spray applications are effective, efficient, and economical. This fact sheet describes the s... Learn More
Optimizing your air blast sprayerʼs distribution pattern is a key part of controlling pests on fruit and vegetable crops. This fact sheet outlines fou... Learn More
This fact sheet provides an overview of the most common reasons to use cover crops at home and lays out the most successful options for gardeners in N... Learn More