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... medium depth, intermediate in number; medium russet skin. Medium to high yields with a high proportion of U.S. No. 1's. High solids, medium sugar content from normal 45oF storage. Susceptible to ... shape but skin color is typically very good. Yields are high but gradeout is relatively poor. Extremely high yields. Red Pontiac --Red Pontiac is a late season, high-yielding variety with round to oblong, ...
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Oregon Production, Potato Information Exchange, Oregon State University
... only about 49% of the Oregon acreage, because of extremely high yields, it produces about 58% of the total Oregon crop. Local yields average slightly above 27 tons or 545 sacks per ... of ideal soil moisture. The availability and widespread use of technical expertise also favors high yields. Columbia Basin production is geared primarily toward frozen processing, especially frozen fries. However, up ...
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Celery, Commercial Vegetable Production Guides, North Willamette Research and Extension Center
... reported as approximately 535 cwt/acre while good yields are about 700 cwt/acre. Yields of celery for processing are about 35 tons/acre. Celeriac yields are approximately 200 cwt/acre. Celery may ... of perforated polyethylene film crate or carton liners also provides an effective method of maintaining high relative humidity to minimize moisture loss. Prepackaging with shrink film sleeves or with open- ...
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Chinese Cabbage, Commercial Vegetable Production Guides, North Willamette Research and Extension Center
... for the second half (head formation) is 59 F. Under high temperature conditions, the plant grows slowly but it can ... high populations (4 x 4 inch spacing) should be used to obtain needed growth habit and adequate yields. Transplanting: Early spring field seeding may result in a high ... of napa Chinese cabbage is 450 cwt/acre. Pak Choi yields are approximately 225 cwt or 800-1000 boxes/acre. Napa ...
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Collards and Kale, Commercial Vegetable Production Guides, North Willamette Research and Extension Center
... Weeds, Insects, Diseases Kale is a cold-hardy crop producing "greens" high in nutritive value. It not well adapted to hot weather. ... transplanted using greenhouse-grown plugs. SOIL Well-drained loams relatively high in organic matter are suitable for collards and kale. Cover ... be done weekly when demand is high. A skilled laborer can harvest and bunch 4 boxes/hour. Yields are about 3200 dozen 1-lb ...
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Horseradish, Commercial Vegetable Production Guides, North Willamette Research and Extension Center
... than against them. IRRIGATION Although irrigation early in the growing season is not required, greater yields will be obtained if horseradish is irrigated during dry periods in August and September. The ... indicate root position at planting. Store the roots and planting stock at low temperatures and high humidity with good air circulation. STORAGE (Quoted or modified from USDA Ag. Handbook 66 and ...
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Leek, Commercial Vegetable Production Guides, North Willamette Research and Extension Center
... numbers approximately 176,000 per pound, but leeks are not commonly direct seeded. Use treated, high quality seed for transplant production. Leek seed, like other alliums has very limited useful viability ... need more frequent water applications, but less water applied per application. HARVESTING AND HANDLING Leek yields are approximately 370 cwt/acre. Leeks do not bulb or go dormant in the fall ...
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Mustard, Commercial Vegetable Production Guides, North Willamette Research and Extension Center
... for maximum yields. Condiment mustards, which are generally not irrigated, should be planted on soils with good water-holding capacity without being water-logged, and at locations which have a high ... rows. This spacing allows for early row closure which minimizes weed problems and allows for high seed yields. FERTILIZER The following are general recommendations only. It is advisable to use a soil ...
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Rhubarb, Commercial Vegetable Production Guides, North Willamette Research and Extension Center
... production are not recommended for forcing, due to the poorer yields that result. Structures used for forcing vary considerably in size and ... off dramatically when the soil becomes dry. HARVESTING, HANDLING, AND STORAGE Yields of rhubarb depend on the number of pickings, and the ... be held 2 to 3 weeks at 32 F with high relative humidity. PACKAGING Rhubarb is commonly packaged in 20-lb cartons, ...
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Rutabaga, Commercial Vegetable Production Guides, North Willamette Research and Extension Center
... for processing. Handle roots with care during harvest to reduce injury and rots during storage. Yields are approximately 300 cwt/acre. STORAGE (Quoted or modified from USDA Ag. Handbook 66 ... in preventing sprouting in storage. Packaging turnips in perforated plastic bags helps keep the humidity high around the roots during marketing and reduces shriveling. Pre-peeled rutabagas packaged in consumer ...
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