Wanda L. Laughlin

0009-0004-6670-8885

Veggies and Herbs Made in the Shade: A Growing Season Calendar for North Florida

Daniel K. Fenneman, Robert C. Hochmuth, Wanda L. Laughlin, and Sean R. McCoy

Leafy Greens in Hydroponics and Protected Culture for Florida

Natalie B. Parkell, Robert C. Hochmuth, and Wanda L. Laughlin

An Overview of Lettuce Production Systems and Cultivars Used in Hydroponics and Protected Culture in Florida

Natalie B. Parkell, Robert C. Hochmuth, and Wanda L. Laughlin

Growing Bell Peppers in Soilless Culture under Open Shade Structures

Robert C. Hochmuth, Linda B. Landrum, Wanda L. Laughlin, Lei Lani Davis, Danielle D. Treadwell, and Eric Simonne

Plant Part Selection and Preliminary Sufficiency Ranges for Sap Testing Interpretation of Greenhouse Herbs

Robert C. Hochmuth, Eric H. Simonne, Lei Lani L. Davis, and Wanda L. Laughlin

Water and Nutrient Management Guidelines for Greenhouse Hydroponic Vegetable Production in Florida

Robert C. Hochmuth, Natalie B. Parkell, Wanda L. Laughlin, and Sean C. Rider

Ginger, Galangal, and Turmeric Production in Florida

Paul Fisher, Rosanna Freyre, Celina Gómez, Brian Pearson, Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, Shawn Steed, Wanda Laughlin, Robert Hochmuth, Jeff Wasielewski, Deah Lieurance, Carrie Harmon, Mathews Paret, Lance Osborne, Kevin Athearn, Steven Sargent, Mengzi Zhang

Ginger, galangal, and turmeric (Figure 1) are emerging crops for Florida production. All of these plants are in the Zingiberaceae family and share most aspects of their production. This publication describes production in containers or the field under Florida conditions to help guide growers interested in ginger, turmeric, and galangal production or expanding their market. All species have been evaluated by the UF/IFAS Assessment of Non-native Plants in Florida’s Natural Areas (UF/IFAS Assessment) using the Predictive Tool (an invasion risk assessment) and all present a low risk of invasion in Florida (https://assessment.ifas.ufl.edu).

Designs for Small-Scale Postharvest Washing of Ginger/Turmeric Rhizomes

Jacob Muller, Daniel Crawford, Raúl Cabezón, Harrison Meekins, Maria Paz Kinslow, Wanda Laughlin, Robert Hochmuth, and Paul Fisher

Manually washing the rhizomes of ginger and turmeric is a labor-intensive process that adds significantly to the cost of final harvested products. Commercially available automatic cleaning equipment makes the postharvest process easier, but only at a price and scale that would benefit large-scale operations. Our objective was to design and test rhizome cleaning equipment aimed at small farmers and to compare this with manual cleaning. This publication describes tips for harvest and presents designs of cleaning equipment that are easy for a small farmer to build and maintain while reducing labor costs.

Preface—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

G. J. Hochmuth

Alternative Greenhouse Crops—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

R. Hochmuth and D. Cantliffe

Keys to Successful Tomato and Cucumber Production in Perlite Media

George J. Hochmuth and Robert C. Hochmuth

This document provides a comprehensive guide for successful greenhouse production of tomatoes and cucumbers in perlite media. It covers essential aspects such as media preparation, irrigation, transplanting, and pest control. The guide is aimed at small to medium-sized growers but is also applicable to larger operations. Key topics include the benefits of perlite, irrigation techniques, nutrient management, and environmental control. The document emphasizes the importance of record-keeping and observation for optimal crop management and highlights the potential for reusing perlite media under certain conditions. First publication date: January 1996.

Keys to Successfully Choosing Enterprises That Suit Your Small Farm

Robert Hochmuth, Larry Halsey, George Hochmuth, and Linda Landrum

Monitoreo de la savia del peciolo de vegetales

George Hochmuth. Traducción por Maria Paz Kinslow

Protected Culture for Vegetable and Small Fruit Crops: The Soilless Trench System

Shinsuke Agehara, Robert C. Hochmuth, and Bielinski M. Santos

Crop Production—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 1

G. J. Hochmuth, R. C. Hochmuth, W. D. Thomas, M. S. Sweat

Financial Considerations—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 1

G. J. Hochmuth, W. D. Thomas, M. S. Sweat, and R. C. Hochmuth

Other Design Information Resources—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 2

G. J. Hochmuth

Characterization of the Florida Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Industry Using Hydroponic Systems or Protected Agriculture Structures

Robert C. Hochmuth and Dilcia E. Toro

Impacto de las variedades de tomate y su estado de madurez en la susceptibilidad a Salmonella

Massimiliano Marvasi, Max Teplitski, y George Hochmuth

Drip Irrigation: The BMP Era—An Integrated Approach to Water and Fertilizer Management for Vegetables Grown with Plasticulture

Eric Simonne, David Studstill, Bob Hochmuth, Teresa Olczyk, Michael Dukes, Rafael Munoz-Carpena, and Yuncong Li

Hydroponic Vegetable Production in Florida

Richard Tyson, Robert Hochmuth, and Daniel J. Cantliffe

Vegetable Insect Identification and Management—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

S. E. Webb and R. C. Hochmuth

Production of Greenhouse Tomatoes—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

G. J. Hochmuth

Production and Marketing of Chestnuts in the Southeastern United States

Robert C. Hochmuth, Robert D. Wallace, Peter J. Van Blokland, and Jeffrey G. Williamson

Soil and Fertilizer Management for Vegetable Production in Florida

G. D. Liu, E. H. Simonne, K. T. Morgan, and G. J. Hochmuth

This document is HS711, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension.

Greenhouse Cucumber Production—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

R. C. Hochmuth

Summary—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 1

G. J. Hochmuth

Introduction—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 1

G. J. Hochmuth

Fertigation for Vegetables: A Practical Guide for Small Fields

Jim DeValerio, David Nistler, Robert Hochmuth, and Eric Simonne

Row Covers for Commercial Vegetable Culture in Florida

George J. Hochmuth, Robert C. Hochmuth, Steve Kostewicz, and William Stall

Production Systems—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3

Dan Fenneman, Michael Sweat, George Hochmuth, and Robert Hochmuth

Drip-Irrigation Systems for Small Conventional Vegetable Farms and Organic Vegetable Farms

Eric Simonne, Robert Hochmuth, Jacque Breman, William Lamont, Danielle Treadwell, and Aparna Gazula

Contribución de las prácticas de producción de cultivos y las condiciones climáticas a la seguridad microbiológica de los tomates y pimientos

Massimiliano Marvasi, Max Teplitski, y George Hochmuth

Tomato Cultivar Selection Considerations for Open-Field and Protected Culture in North Florida

Blake R. Thaxton and Robert C. Hochmuth

Exclusion Methods for Managing Greenhouse Vegetable Pests

Robert C. Hochmuth and Richard K. Sprenkel

Design Suggestions and Greenhouse Management for Vegetable Production in Solid Media in Florida

George Hochmuth and Robert Hochmuth

The purpose of this publication is to present suggestions and options for designing and operating a greenhouse for vegetable production in solid media systems.

Managing Wireworms in Florida Sweet Potatoes

Robert Hochmuth, Dakshina Seal, Norman Leppla, Daniel Fenneman, Rhoda Broughton, and Anil Baniya

This publication describes current methods for managing wireworms in sweet potato. Wireworms, the larvae of click beetles, are the most damaging insect pests of those that infest the foliage and roots. Soil tillage and crop rotation can suppress populations of these root pests but adequate management requires diligent surveillance and the use of insecticides. Describes new research on managing wireworms with alternative insecticide active ingredients and entomopathogenic nematodes.

Construcción de un Sistema Hidropónico Flotante

J. Bosques, M. Sweat, R. Tyson, y R. Hochmuth

Los aztecas maravillaron a los conquistadores españoles con sus huertos flotantes, y hoy, 500 años después, usted puede impresionar a sus amigos y vecinos con el suyo.

Building a Floating Hydroponic Garden

Michael Sweat, Richard Tyson, and Robert Hochmuth

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s). Published by Plant Systems

Row Covers for Growth Enhancement

G. J. Hochmuth and R. C. Hochmuth

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Characteristics of Small Farm Operators in Florida: Economics, Demographics, and Preferred Information Channels and Sources

Steven A. Gaul, Robert C. Hochmuth, Glenn D. Israel, and Danielle Treadwell

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management

Production Systems—Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 2

G. J. Hochmuth

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Sustainability of production systems and alternatives

Polyethylene Mulching for Early Vegetable Production in North Florida

George J. Hochmuth, Robert C. Hochmuth, and Stephen M. Olson

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Sustainability of production systems and alternatives