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PLANT PROPAGATION
... late in the evening is a sensible precaution. TRANSPLANTING SEEDLINGS INTO THE GARDEN The garden soil should be adequately dry to prevent compaction. At this point, plants will again experience ... and a setback in growth. Plants must adjust to dramatically different nutrient levels, soil temperatures, moisture levels and soil tilth in the garden. Pull apart the lower portion of the root mass ...
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PLANT PROPAGATION
... plant to root from a cutting. High humidity, indirect light and soil temperatures of 70 to 80 degrees F are best for most ... plants growing from pieces of root accidentally left behind in the soil. Take cuttings from newer root growth. Make cuttings 1 to 4 ... burying a portion of it. The tip remains uncovered. A light soil increases rooting success, as will wounding or girdling the buried section. ...
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Botany
... FUNCTION ROOTS Roots absorb NUTRIENTS and water, anchor the plant in the soil, provide support for the stem, and store food. They are ... greatest number of plant roots are in the top foot of soil, with major feeder roots occurring in the top 6 inches. ... CULTIVATION. The amount and location of roots may be influenced by soil characteristics. ROOT HAIRS Root hairs are small hair-like extensions of ...
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SOIL AND FERTILIZER
... R horizon - the parent soil material and rock native to the locale. This layer determines natural fertility, pH, and soil depth. The oldest rocks exposed in the state are found in southwestern Ohio ... the rest of the state, except for the hill southeastern quarter is influenced by parent material deposited by glaciers. These areas have a rich, silty clay soil. The soil in the unglaciated southeastern ...
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Entomology and Pest Management
... dormant state. They can be in any stage of development: egg, larva, pupa or adult. In the garden, insects spend the winter in soil or dead plant material. Rough tilling of the soil ...
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PLANT PATHOLOGY
... mildew diseases are late summer, warmer temperature diseases. Temperature affects how rapidly pathogens multiply. Soil temperature can also be critical for disease infection. Cool, wet soils promote fungal ... meet their cultural requirements become stressed. This may make them more susceptible to infection. SOIL AND FERTILITY Soil type can affect plant growth and also development of some pathogens. ...
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HOUSEPLANTS
... affecting a plant's health. These factors include soil, air, light, moisture in soil, humidity, fertility, pests, temperature, ventilation, plant size, ... index finger about 1 to 2 inches down into the soil. Soil moisture cannot be determined by sight, except when a plant ... for watering houseplants: Know how moist the soil should be for each species. Check soil moisture level and apply water based ...
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VEGETABLES
... CONCEPTS I. Site Sun and water Size Soil New site preparation Soil test When to work soil Tilling II. Planning III. Cultural ... problems can be minimized by maintaining a medium-textured, fertile soil. Quality soil promotes vigorous growth and minimizes stress. Regular additions of ... only in the fall. Have the soil tested every three years. WHEN TO WORK SOIL Work soil when it is neither too wet ...
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SOIL AND FERTILIZER
... Soil Composition II. Soil Horizons III. Soil Formation IV. Soil Characteristics Soil texture Particle sizes Textural classes Soil structure Air, water movement Biological impact Drainage Soil pH V. Soil Modifications Return to Introduction SOIL ...
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SOIL AND FERTILIZER
... Soil Composition II. Soil Horizons III. Soil Formation IV. Soil Characteristics V. Soil Modifications Mechanical Amendments Composting Pile Trench Green manures Return to Introduction SOIL ...
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