Vegetable Production Handbook for Florida
2010-2011

Welcome to the online version of the fourteenth edition of the Vegetable Production Handbook for Florida, a comprehensive guide designed to bring growers the latest information about successful vegetable production and that contains UF/IFAS recommendations.

As always, you will find practical information about how to protect your crops from insects, weeds, and diseases. The guide also provides additional information on variety selection, and irrigation and fertility management. University experts share advice that can help you maximize profits.

Table of Contents

Below you will find the table of contents for the Vegetable Production Handbook for Florida. You are also able to follow the links to online publications in EDIS that cover the material where available.

1. Introduction
   S.M. Olson
2. Soil and Fertilizer Management for Vegetable Production in Florida
   E.H. Simonne and G.J. Hochmuth
3. Principles and Practices of Irrigation Management for Vegetables
   E.H. Simonne, M.D. Dukes and L. Zotarelli
4. Nematodes and Their Management
   J.W. Noling
5. Weed Management
   W.M. Stall and A.W. MacRae
6. Alternative to Methyl Bromide Soil Fumigation for Florida Vegetable Production
   J.W. Noling, D.A. Botts and A. W. MacRae
7. Cole Crop Production in Florida
   S.M. Olson, E.H. Simonne, W.M. Stall, G.E. Vallad, S.E. Webb, S.A. Smith
8. Specialty Asian Vegetable Production in South Florida
   M.L. Lamberts, E.J. McAvoy, D.D. Sui, A.J. Whidden, C.A. Snodgrass
9. Cucurbit Production in Florida
   S.M. Olson, E.H. Simonne, W.M. Stall, P.D. Roberts, S.E. Webb, S.A. Smith
10. Eggplant Production in Florida
    B.M. Santos, W.M. Stall, S. Zhang, S.E. Webb, S.A. Smith
11. Legume Production in Florida: Snapbean, Lima Bean, Southernpea, Snowpea S.M. Olson, E.H. Simonne, W.M. Stall, S.E. Webb, S. Zhang, S.A. Smith
12. Lettuce, Endive, Escarole Production in Florida
    B.M. Santos, W.M. Stall, R.N. Raid, S.E. Webb
13. Okra Production in Florida
    B.M. Santos, W.M. Stall, S.M. Olson, S.E. Webb, S. Zhang
14. Onion, Leek, and Chive Production in Florida
    S.M. Olson, W.M. Stall, N.A. Peres, S.E. Webb
15. Minor Vegetable Crops; Beets, Carrots, Celery, and Parsley
    M. Ozores-Hampton, W.M. Stall, S.E. Webb, R.N. Raid, S.M. Olson
16. Pepper Production in Florida
    S.M. Olson, E.H. Simonne, W.M. Stall, G.E. Vallad, S.E. Webb, E.J. McAvoy, S.A. Smith
17. Potato Production in Florida
    S.M. Olson, B.M. Santos, W.M. Stall, S.E. Webb, E.H. Simonne, P.D. Roberts, S.A. Smith
18. Radish Production in Florida
    M. Ozores-Hampton, W.M. Stall, R.N. Raid, S.E. Webb
19. Spinach Production in Florida
    S.M. Olson, W.M. Stall, R.N. Raid
20. Strawberry Production in Florida
    N.A. Peres, J.F. Price, W.M. Stall, C.K. Chandler, B.M. Santos, S.M. Olson, S.A. Smith, E.H. Simonne
21. Sweet Corn Production in Florida
    M. Ozores-Hampton, W.M. Stall, S.M. Olson, S.E. Webb, S.A. Smith, R.N. Raid
22. Sweetpotato Production in Florida
    S.M. Olson, M.L. Lamberts, W.M. Stall, S. Zhang, S.E. Webb
23. Tomato Production in Florida
    S.M. Olson, W.M. Stall, G.E. Vallad, S.E. Webb, S.A. Smith, E.H. Simonne, E.J. McAvoy, B.M. Santos
24. Tropical Root Crop Production in Florida
    M. L. Lamberts and S.M. Olson

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Additional References

1. Online Chapters of previous editions of the Vegetable Production Handbook
• HS712/CV102: Variety Selection
• HS713/CV103: Seed Quality and Seeding Technology
• HS714/CV104: Transplant Production
• HS715/CV105: Mulching
• HS716/CV106: Row Covers for Growth Enhancement
• FS11/CV108: Pesticide Safety
• PI16/CV285: Interpreting PPE Statements on Pesticide Labels
• PI19/CV138: The Worker Protection Standard
• AE261/CV110: Calibration of Chemical Applicators Used in Vegetables
• ENY450/CV111: Insects That Affect Vegetable Crops
• Vegetable IPM. Integrated Disease Management for Vegetable Crops
• SP170-16/CV291: Integrated Disease Management for Vegetable Crops in Florida
• HS718/CV114: Yields of Vegetables
• HS719/CV115: Handling, Cooling and Sanitation Techniques for Maintaining Postharvest Quality
• FRE144/CV116: Marketing Strategies for Vegetable Growers
• FRE145/CV117: Production Costs for Selected Florida Vegetables
• SP170-21/CV289: Pesticide Provisions of the Florida Agricultural Worker Safety Act
• FCS8817/CV288: Principles and Practices of Food Safety for Vegetable Production in Florida
• HS720/CV118: Introduction to Organic Crop Production
• Guidelines for Chinese Leafy and Root Crop Vegetable Production in South Florida
2. Additional References
• AE354: Automatic Irrigation Based on Soil Moisture for Vegetable Crops
• BUL258/AE032: Causes and Prevention of Emitter Plugging in Microirrigation Systems
• HS963/HS209: Definition of Terms Used in the National Organic Program (Archived in UFIR)
• HS1144/HS388: Drip-irrigation Systems for Small Conventional Vegetable Farms and Organic Vegetable Farms
• BUL343/AE266: Field Devices for Monitoring Soil Water Content
• HS972/HS212: General Guidelines for Organic Crop Production(Archived in UFIR)
• FCS8769/FY743: Good Worker Health and Hygiene Practices: Training Manual for Produce Handlers
• HS1114/HS367: Guidelines for Enrolling in 2007 Florida's BMP Program for Vegetable Crops (Archived in UFIR)
• BUL250/AE116: Injection of Chemicals Into Irrigation Systems: Rates, Volumes, and Injection Periods
• Irrigation Virtual Field Day
• Management Guide for Microirrigation Systems in the Southern Region
• AE70/WI007: Principles of Micro Irrigation
• CIR1039/AE080: Treating Irrigation Systems with Chlorine
• Water Quality/Quantity Best Management Practices for Florida Vegetable and Agronomic Crops
• CIR803/WI002: Water Wells for Florida Irrigation Systems
• AE440/AE440: Weather and Climate Tools for Florida Agricultural Producers

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