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Growing Fruit Crops in Containers
... be allowed to become dry to the touch before watering. Then water thoroughly by slowly filling the container. Good drainage of excess water from the containers is essential. The soil in plastic, metal and ceramic containers generally stays wet longer than it does in wood or clay container, which allow water to ...
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African Violets
... which about 1'' water is added. When the soil surface becomes moist, remove the pot and pour out of excess water. ``Wick'' watering may also be used. Temperature of the water should be the ... be reduced by using fertilizers sparingly and applying sufficient water to thoroughly saturate the soil. When water is applied to the soil surface, excess water and the salts will drain out the bottom of ...
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Growing Potatoes in the Florida Home Garden
... water table where periodic flooding occurs. Potatoes do not grow well in flooded conditions and care must be taken to ensure that excess water ... matter (compost, rotted-manure, green manure, etc.) aids in water retention and contributes essential nutrients as it decomposes. In ... have a smaller root zone and require less water than mature plants. Water applications should be adjusted accordingly. Rough ...
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Weed Management in Home Lawns
... or vehicle traffic invites weeds. Turf growing in areas compacted by excess traffic, especially when the soil is water-saturated, cannot extract oxygen as well as turf under noncompacted conditions. ... - Never eat, drink, or smoke when handling pesticides, and always wash with soap and water after use. Tables Table 1. Herbicides for Homeowner Lawn-Weed Management Herbicides St. Augustinegrass ...
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Preserving Food: Freezing Fruits
... frozen in water or juice. Pectin Syrup 1 box powdered pectin 2-3/4 cups water Combine pectin and 1 cup water in saucepan ... and seeds. --Syrup pack into 40 percent syrup made from excess juice or water. --Juice -- Squeeze juice from the fruit, being careful not ... fit the package. Heating rhubarb in boiling water for 1 minute and cooling promptly in cold water helps retain color and flavor. --Dry Pack ...
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Bromeliads
... outdoors in Florida's high summer temperatures. Many tolerate temperatures in excess of 100°F. In a home environment, however, bromeliads do ... If the cup is kept filled with water, it should be flushed out with plenty of water periodically to prevent possible stagnation. Periodic ... also prevents a build up of salts left when water in the cup evaporates. Water should be removed from the cup if the ...
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Weed Management in Sugarcane - 2006
... broadleaf weeds, applications should be made immediately following harvest and prior to subsequent weed germination. Excess plant residue on the soil surface may decrease the effectiveness of K-4 and should ... result of agricultural use. Users are advised not to apply atrazine or metribuzin where the water table (groundwater) is close to the surface and where the soils are very permeable, i ...
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Management of Soil and Water for Vegetable Production in Southwest Florida
... irrigation problems. If designed correctly, the system will allow the manager to avoid water stress or an excess of nutrient leaching during the growing season. Table 2. Typical moisture content ... become available during the growing season at rates that exceed the crop nutrient requirements. Excess nutrients pose an environmental hazard, which growers could easily avoid by applying more moderate ...
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