New England Vegetable Mgt. Guide

The 2006-2007 Edition of the New England Vegetable Management Guide is now available. This is a comprehensive guide for commercial vegetable growers with information on current production and pest management techniques. The companion Pest Identification Supplement provides color photographs of every weed, insect and disease listed in the Guide.

Each crop section discusses cultural, weed, insect and disease management. There is an extensive introduction with sections on soil fertility and nutrients, soil management, weed, insect and disease management, IPM, biorational pesticides, irrigation, greenhouse production and more! For each crop, the Guide lists recommended cultural practices, varieties, fertilization, and information on management of important pests including cultural controls, pesticides, and integrated pest management practices. Each crop has a chart showing how to read and use soil test results for that crop. Pesticide recommendations for each crop and pest have been completely updated. Recommendations include IPM and organic techniques.

New this year!

• expanded section on biorational pesticides for diseases and insects
• new crops including basil, okra and sweet potato
• identification of pesticides approved for organic use
• updated section on irrigation

This manual is a compilation of input from the members of the New England Vegetable Programs of the Universities of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Because this is a publication written by professionals from throughout New England, and rewritten every two years, it reflects the current collective knowledge for vegetable production for this region.

This guide is an invaluable tool for every vegetable grower. The binding and cover are made to be tough - they are ready to spend the next two years in your truck or office. To purchase your copy, contact the University of Massachusetts Outreach Bookstore. To order online, visit the secure online bookstore. To order by phone, please call 1-877-UMASSXT (within Massachusetts) or 413.545.2717. The cost is $15 plus postage and handling. The Photo ID Supplement is $5.00 plus postage and handling.

The information in the Guide is available online at www.nevegetable.org