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Multiple federal and state agencies provide assistance to qualified agricultural producers following a natural disaster, such as a hurricane. However, the programs change over time, and many producers are not aware of the programs available. The purpose of this publication is to list and briefly describe disaster assistance resources available to agricultural producers in Florida after Hurricane Idalia. To the extent that some information remains the same, this publication could provide guidance to Extension agents, nongovernmental organizations, and producers impacted by future hurricanes. The information was compiled from websites, government documents, and discussions with government agency representatives following Hurricane Idalia.

En esta publicación se presenta el léxico técnico de riego por goteo en dos secciones. En la primera sección se describen en orden alfabético los términos y sus definiciones en español. En la segunda sección se enlista de forma alfabética los términos y sus definiciones en inglés. En ambas secciones, cada término incluye entre paréntesis su respectiva traducción al inglés o español. Las unidades son expresadas de acuerdo al sistema métrico y al sistema inglés. This publication includes the drip irrigation lexicon in two sections. In the first section, terms and their definitions are alphabetically described in Spanish. The second section lists terms and their definitions in English in alphabetical order. In both sections, each term includes its respective translation into English or Spanish in parenthesis. Units are expressed according to the English and metric systems.

En esta publicación se presenta el léxico técnico de riego por goteo en dos secciones. En la primera sección se describen en orden alfabético los términos y sus definiciones en español. En la segunda sección se enlista de forma alfabética los términos y sus definiciones en inglés. En ambas secciones, cada término incluye entre paréntesis su respectiva traducción al inglés o español. Las unidades son expresadas de acuerdo al sistema métrico y al sistema inglés. This publication includes the drip irrigation lexicon in two sections. In the first section, terms and their definitions are alphabetically described in Spanish. The second section lists terms and their definitions in English in alphabetical order. In both sections, each term includes its respective translation into English or Spanish in parenthesis. Units are expressed according to the English and metric systems.

El manejo de nutrientes es la implementación de prácticas que permitan obtener un rendimiento óptimo de cultivo y al mismo tiempo minimizar el impacto ambiental. El objetivo de esta publicación es proporcionar principios y prácticas para el manejo de nutrientes en la producción de hortalizas. Este completo artículo contiene recomendaciones de fertilidad para los principales cultivos de Florida, instrucciones para el cálculo de fertilizantes, una guía para detectar deficiencias de nutrientes y más. This is a minor revision adding Tatiana Sanchez as author.

El manejo de nutrientes es la implementación de prácticas que permitan obtener un rendimiento óptimo de cultivo y al mismo tiempo minimizar el impacto ambiental. El objetivo de esta publicación es proporcionar principios y prácticas para el manejo de nutrientes en la producción de hortalizas. Este completo artículo contiene recomendaciones de fertilidad para los principales cultivos de Florida, instrucciones para el cálculo de fertilizantes, una guía para detectar deficiencias de nutrientes y más. This is a minor revision adding Tatiana Sanchez as author.

El manejo de nutrientes es la implementación de prácticas que permitan obtener un rendimiento óptimo de cultivo y al mismo tiempo minimizar el impacto ambiental. El objetivo de esta publicación es proporcionar principios y prácticas para el manejo de nutrientes en la producción de hortalizas. Este completo artículo contiene recomendaciones de fertilidad para los principales cultivos de Florida, instrucciones para el cálculo de fertilizantes, una guía para detectar deficiencias de nutrientes y más. This is a minor revision adding Tatiana Sanchez as author.

Aquaponics is an intensive sustainable agricultural production system that connects hydroponic and aquaculture systems to produce multiple cash crops with reduced water and fertilizer inputs. It is highly suited for small farm producers targeting local markets and agritourism opportunities. This 10-page fact sheet was written by Richard Tyson and Eric Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, September 2014. HS1252/HS1252: A Practical Guide for Aquaponics as an Alternative Enterprise (ufl.edu)

Aquaponics is an intensive sustainable agricultural production system that connects hydroponic and aquaculture systems to produce multiple cash crops with reduced water and fertilizer inputs. It is highly suited for small farm producers targeting local markets and agritourism opportunities. This 10-page fact sheet was written by Richard Tyson and Eric Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, September 2014. HS1252/HS1252: A Practical Guide for Aquaponics as an Alternative Enterprise (ufl.edu)

Aquaponics is an intensive sustainable agricultural production system that connects hydroponic and aquaculture systems to produce multiple cash crops with reduced water and fertilizer inputs. It is highly suited for small farm producers targeting local markets and agritourism opportunities. This 10-page fact sheet was written by Richard Tyson and Eric Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, September 2014. HS1252/HS1252: A Practical Guide for Aquaponics as an Alternative Enterprise (ufl.edu)

More and more farmers are growing small crops of fruits and vegetables for specialty local markets. They commonly grow several crops at different stages of development at the same time, so they have a variety of produce to sell to customers. This forces farmers to make several fertilizer calculations because of their diverse crop demands, because water and nutrient requirements vary according to the crop and stage of development. This 7-page fact sheet helps growers correctly interpret fertilizer recommendations and calculate accurate fertilizer amounts to be used based on crop nutrient requirements. Written by Jim DeValerio, David Nistler, Robert Hochmuth, and Eric Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, October 2012. HS1206/HS1206: Fertigation for Vegetables: A Practical Guide for Small Fields (ufl.edu)

More and more farmers are growing small crops of fruits and vegetables for specialty local markets. They commonly grow several crops at different stages of development at the same time, so they have a variety of produce to sell to customers. This forces farmers to make several fertilizer calculations because of their diverse crop demands, because water and nutrient requirements vary according to the crop and stage of development. This 7-page fact sheet helps growers correctly interpret fertilizer recommendations and calculate accurate fertilizer amounts to be used based on crop nutrient requirements. Written by Jim DeValerio, David Nistler, Robert Hochmuth, and Eric Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, October 2012. HS1206/HS1206: Fertigation for Vegetables: A Practical Guide for Small Fields (ufl.edu)

More and more farmers are growing small crops of fruits and vegetables for specialty local markets. They commonly grow several crops at different stages of development at the same time, so they have a variety of produce to sell to customers. This forces farmers to make several fertilizer calculations because of their diverse crop demands, because water and nutrient requirements vary according to the crop and stage of development. This 7-page fact sheet helps growers correctly interpret fertilizer recommendations and calculate accurate fertilizer amounts to be used based on crop nutrient requirements. Written by Jim DeValerio, David Nistler, Robert Hochmuth, and Eric Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, October 2012. HS1206/HS1206: Fertigation for Vegetables: A Practical Guide for Small Fields (ufl.edu)

En esta publicación se presenta el léxico técnico de riego por goteo en dos secciones. En la primera sección se describen en orden alfabético los términos y sus definiciones en español. En la segunda sección se enlista de forma alfabética los términos y sus definiciones en inglés. This publication includes the drip irrigation lexicon in two sections. In the first section, terms and their definitions are alphabetically described in Spanish. The second section lists terms and their definitions in English in alphabetical order. In both sections, each term includes its respective translation into English or Spanish in parenthesis. This 10-page fact sheet was written by Monica Ozores-Hampton, Dagobiet Morales-Garcia, Eric Simonne, and Viviana Medina, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2011. HS1192/HS1192: Glosario de términos usados en riego por goteo y su traducción al inglés (A Glossary of Drip Irrigation Terms and Their Translations in English) (ufl.edu)

En esta publicación se presenta el léxico técnico de riego por goteo en dos secciones. En la primera sección se describen en orden alfabético los términos y sus definiciones en español. En la segunda sección se enlista de forma alfabética los términos y sus definiciones en inglés. This publication includes the drip irrigation lexicon in two sections. In the first section, terms and their definitions are alphabetically described in Spanish. The second section lists terms and their definitions in English in alphabetical order. In both sections, each term includes its respective translation into English or Spanish in parenthesis. This 10-page fact sheet was written by Monica Ozores-Hampton, Dagobiet Morales-Garcia, Eric Simonne, and Viviana Medina, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2011. HS1192/HS1192: Glosario de términos usados en riego por goteo y su traducción al inglés (A Glossary of Drip Irrigation Terms and Their Translations in English) (ufl.edu)

En esta publicación se presenta el léxico técnico de riego por goteo en dos secciones. En la primera sección se describen en orden alfabético los términos y sus definiciones en español. En la segunda sección se enlista de forma alfabética los términos y sus definiciones en inglés. This publication includes the drip irrigation lexicon in two sections. In the first section, terms and their definitions are alphabetically described in Spanish. The second section lists terms and their definitions in English in alphabetical order. In both sections, each term includes its respective translation into English or Spanish in parenthesis. This 10-page fact sheet was written by Monica Ozores-Hampton, Dagobiet Morales-Garcia, Eric Simonne, and Viviana Medina, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2011. HS1192/HS1192: Glosario de términos usados en riego por goteo y su traducción al inglés (A Glossary of Drip Irrigation Terms and Their Translations in English) (ufl.edu)

HS1159, an 8-page fact sheet by Bee Ling Poh, Amanda Gevens, Eric Simonne, and Crystal Snodgrass, uses tomato as an example to list common sources of micronutrients in common fungicides, estimates micronutrient applications for an entire crop, and discusses the availability of these micronutrients so that the contributions of these sources of micronutrients can be factored into the fertilizer programs for vegetable crops. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2009.

HS1159, an 8-page fact sheet by Bee Ling Poh, Amanda Gevens, Eric Simonne, and Crystal Snodgrass, uses tomato as an example to list common sources of micronutrients in common fungicides, estimates micronutrient applications for an entire crop, and discusses the availability of these micronutrients so that the contributions of these sources of micronutrients can be factored into the fertilizer programs for vegetable crops. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2009.

HS1159, an 8-page fact sheet by Bee Ling Poh, Amanda Gevens, Eric Simonne, and Crystal Snodgrass, uses tomato as an example to list common sources of micronutrients in common fungicides, estimates micronutrient applications for an entire crop, and discusses the availability of these micronutrients so that the contributions of these sources of micronutrients can be factored into the fertilizer programs for vegetable crops. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2009.

HS1156, a 14-page white paper from the UF/IFAS Vegetable Fertilizer Task Force, identifies differences between actual fertilization practices and UF/IFAS fertilizer recommendations, especially for vegetables grown with subsurface (Central and South Florida) and overhead (Miami-Dade County) irrigation. The recommendations of the VFTF aim at bridging the gaps between science-based results and the diversity in production systems found in the Florida vegetable industry. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2009. Reviewed June 2012. This document previously published -- Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 119:240-248. HS1156/HS1156: Review of Nutrient Management Systems for Florida Vegetable Producers: A White Paper from the UF/IFAS Vegetable Fertilizer Task Force, 2009 (ufl.edu)

HS1156, a 14-page white paper from the UF/IFAS Vegetable Fertilizer Task Force, identifies differences between actual fertilization practices and UF/IFAS fertilizer recommendations, especially for vegetables grown with subsurface (Central and South Florida) and overhead (Miami-Dade County) irrigation. The recommendations of the VFTF aim at bridging the gaps between science-based results and the diversity in production systems found in the Florida vegetable industry. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2009. Reviewed June 2012. This document previously published -- Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 119:240-248. HS1156/HS1156: Review of Nutrient Management Systems for Florida Vegetable Producers: A White Paper from the UF/IFAS Vegetable Fertilizer Task Force, 2009 (ufl.edu)

HS1156, a 14-page white paper from the UF/IFAS Vegetable Fertilizer Task Force, identifies differences between actual fertilization practices and UF/IFAS fertilizer recommendations, especially for vegetables grown with subsurface (Central and South Florida) and overhead (Miami-Dade County) irrigation. The recommendations of the VFTF aim at bridging the gaps between science-based results and the diversity in production systems found in the Florida vegetable industry. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2009. Reviewed June 2012. This document previously published -- Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 119:240-248. HS1156/HS1156: Review of Nutrient Management Systems for Florida Vegetable Producers: A White Paper from the UF/IFAS Vegetable Fertilizer Task Force, 2009 (ufl.edu)

HS-1144, a 28-page illustrated fact sheet by Eric Simonne, Robert Hochmuth, Jacque Breman, William Lamont, Danielle Treadwell, and Aparna Gazula, presents the principles behind drip irrigation and some practical guidelines for successful and profitable use of drip irrigation for vegetable production in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, June 2008. HS1144/HS388: Drip-Irrigation Systems for Small Conventional Vegetable Farms and Organic Vegetable Farms (ufl.edu)

HS-1144, a 28-page illustrated fact sheet by Eric Simonne, Robert Hochmuth, Jacque Breman, William Lamont, Danielle Treadwell, and Aparna Gazula, presents the principles behind drip irrigation and some practical guidelines for successful and profitable use of drip irrigation for vegetable production in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, June 2008. HS1144/HS388: Drip-Irrigation Systems for Small Conventional Vegetable Farms and Organic Vegetable Farms (ufl.edu)

HS-1144, a 28-page illustrated fact sheet by Eric Simonne, Robert Hochmuth, Jacque Breman, William Lamont, Danielle Treadwell, and Aparna Gazula, presents the principles behind drip irrigation and some practical guidelines for successful and profitable use of drip irrigation for vegetable production in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, June 2008. HS1144/HS388: Drip-Irrigation Systems for Small Conventional Vegetable Farms and Organic Vegetable Farms (ufl.edu)

HS-1114, a 17-page illustrated fact sheet by Aparna Gazula, Eric Simonne, and Brian Boman, describes this voluntary program for vegetable producers, how to sign up, human and online resources for participants, how to select appropriate best management practices, and the free mobile irrigation labs that are available for making customized recommendations. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2007.

HS-1102, a 20-page fact sheet by Alejandra Sierra, Eric Simonne, and Danielle Treadwell, explains 5 key principles and 3 key practices for nutrient management in vegetable production for Spanish-speaking audiences. Includes references, and several tables. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2007. HS1102/HS356: Principios y prácticas para el manejo de nutrientes en la produccion de hortalizas (ufl.edu)

HS-1114, a 17-page illustrated fact sheet by Aparna Gazula, Eric Simonne, and Brian Boman, describes this voluntary program for vegetable producers, how to sign up, human and online resources for participants, how to select appropriate best management practices, and the free mobile irrigation labs that are available for making customized recommendations. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2007.

HS-1102, a 20-page fact sheet by Alejandra Sierra, Eric Simonne, and Danielle Treadwell, explains 5 key principles and 3 key practices for nutrient management in vegetable production for Spanish-speaking audiences. Includes references, and several tables. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2007. HS1102/HS356: Principios y prácticas para el manejo de nutrientes en la produccion de hortalizas (ufl.edu)

HS-1114, a 17-page illustrated fact sheet by Aparna Gazula, Eric Simonne, and Brian Boman, describes this voluntary program for vegetable producers, how to sign up, human and online resources for participants, how to select appropriate best management practices, and the free mobile irrigation labs that are available for making customized recommendations. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2007.

HS-1102, a 20-page fact sheet by Alejandra Sierra, Eric Simonne, and Danielle Treadwell, explains 5 key principles and 3 key practices for nutrient management in vegetable production for Spanish-speaking audiences. Includes references, and several tables. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2007. HS1102/HS356: Principios y prácticas para el manejo de nutrientes en la produccion de hortalizas (ufl.edu)

HS-1101, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by David Studstill, Eric Simonne, Jeff Brecht, and Phyllis Gilreath, describes this physiological problem affecting the midribs of Napa cabbage, the symptoms, possible internal causes and postharvest handling effects on pepper spot. Includes selected references and a table showing sensitivity by variety. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2007. HS1101/HS352: Pepper Spot ("Gomasho") on Napa Cabbage (ufl.edu)

HS-1101, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by David Studstill, Eric Simonne, Jeff Brecht, and Phyllis Gilreath, describes this physiological problem affecting the midribs of Napa cabbage, the symptoms, possible internal causes and postharvest handling effects on pepper spot. Includes selected references and a table showing sensitivity by variety. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2007. HS1101/HS352: Pepper Spot ("Gomasho") on Napa Cabbage (ufl.edu)

HS-1101, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by David Studstill, Eric Simonne, Jeff Brecht, and Phyllis Gilreath, describes this physiological problem affecting the midribs of Napa cabbage, the symptoms, possible internal causes and postharvest handling effects on pepper spot. Includes selected references and a table showing sensitivity by variety. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2007. HS1101/HS352: Pepper Spot ("Gomasho") on Napa Cabbage (ufl.edu)

HS-1074, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by David Studstill, Eric Simonne, Robert Hochmuth and Teresa Olczyk, provides step-by-step instructions for calibrating nitrate-nitrogen and potassium meters for use in nutrient management. Includes helpful hints, additional reading, and instructions on purchasing meters. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, October 2006.

HS-1074, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by David Studstill, Eric Simonne, Robert Hochmuth and Teresa Olczyk, provides step-by-step instructions for calibrating nitrate-nitrogen and potassium meters for use in nutrient management. Includes helpful hints, additional reading, and instructions on purchasing meters. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, October 2006.

HS-1074, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by David Studstill, Eric Simonne, Robert Hochmuth and Teresa Olczyk, provides step-by-step instructions for calibrating nitrate-nitrogen and potassium meters for use in nutrient management. Includes helpful hints, additional reading, and instructions on purchasing meters. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, October 2006.

Improving irrigation management in vegetable crop production reduces production costs, saves water, and reduces the risk of nutrient leaching. As water movement in the root zone below mulched beds is difficult to see, injecting soluble dye through the drip irrigation system provides a simple and practical method to visualize water movement in the soil. Understanding water movement in raised beds is essential for improving irrigation scheduling and nutrient delivery. This document is HS980 one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: July 2004. HS980/HS222: How to Conduct an On-Farm Dye Test and Use the Results to Improve Drip Irrigation Management in Vegetable Production (ufl.edu)

Improving irrigation management in vegetable crop production reduces production costs, saves water, and reduces the risk of nutrient leaching. As water movement in the root zone below mulched beds is difficult to see, injecting soluble dye through the drip irrigation system provides a simple and practical method to visualize water movement in the soil. Understanding water movement in raised beds is essential for improving irrigation scheduling and nutrient delivery. This document is HS980 one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: July 2004. HS980/HS222: How to Conduct an On-Farm Dye Test and Use the Results to Improve Drip Irrigation Management in Vegetable Production (ufl.edu)

Improving irrigation management in vegetable crop production reduces production costs, saves water, and reduces the risk of nutrient leaching. As water movement in the root zone below mulched beds is difficult to see, injecting soluble dye through the drip irrigation system provides a simple and practical method to visualize water movement in the soil. Understanding water movement in raised beds is essential for improving irrigation scheduling and nutrient delivery. This document is HS980 one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: July 2004. HS980/HS222: How to Conduct an On-Farm Dye Test and Use the Results to Improve Drip Irrigation Management in Vegetable Production (ufl.edu)

The Florida strawberry industry is primarily located in the Plant City area with approximately 6,000 acres. There is scattered acreage in other parts of the state including Bradford County and the surrounding area of northeastern Florida. The Bradford County area was once the main strawberry producing area in the state with 1500 acres of strawberries grown during the period of 1915 to 1920. This rich heritage is still important to Bradford County's economy today. Strawberry acreage in northeastern Florida (Gainesville and north) was estimated at 40 acres in 2003. This document is HS-956, one of a series of Department of Horticultural Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: August 2003. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs190

The Florida strawberry industry is primarily located in the Plant City area with approximately 6,000 acres. There is scattered acreage in other parts of the state including Bradford County and the surrounding area of northeastern Florida. The Bradford County area was once the main strawberry producing area in the state with 1500 acres of strawberries grown during the period of 1915 to 1920. This rich heritage is still important to Bradford County's economy today. Strawberry acreage in northeastern Florida (Gainesville and north) was estimated at 40 acres in 2003. This document is HS-956, one of a series of Department of Horticultural Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: August 2003. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs190

The Florida strawberry industry is primarily located in the Plant City area with approximately 6,000 acres. There is scattered acreage in other parts of the state including Bradford County and the surrounding area of northeastern Florida. The Bradford County area was once the main strawberry producing area in the state with 1500 acres of strawberries grown during the period of 1915 to 1920. This rich heritage is still important to Bradford County's economy today. Strawberry acreage in northeastern Florida (Gainesville and north) was estimated at 40 acres in 2003. This document is HS-956, one of a series of Department of Horticultural Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: August 2003. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs190

An increasing concern for proper water usage and irrigation efficiency requires a better understanding of water movement in strawberry beds. The major factor that determines water movement in the soil is macro- and micro-pore space in the soil. This document is HS912, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date September 2003. HS912/HS145: Water Movement in Strawberry Beds (ufl.edu)

An increasing concern for proper water usage and irrigation efficiency requires a better understanding of water movement in strawberry beds. The major factor that determines water movement in the soil is macro- and micro-pore space in the soil. This document is HS912, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date September 2003. HS912/HS145: Water Movement in Strawberry Beds (ufl.edu)

An increasing concern for proper water usage and irrigation efficiency requires a better understanding of water movement in strawberry beds. The major factor that determines water movement in the soil is macro- and micro-pore space in the soil. This document is HS912, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date September 2003. HS912/HS145: Water Movement in Strawberry Beds (ufl.edu)

This article presents a summary of the information discussed on fertilizer management, irrigation scheduling, and drip system maintenance and troubleshooting. A list of additional references is also included. This document is HS917, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: March 2003. HS917/HS172: Drip Irrigation: The BMP Era?An Integrated Approach to Water and Fertilizer Management for Vegetables Grown with Plasticulture (ufl.edu)

This article presents a summary of the information discussed on fertilizer management, irrigation scheduling, and drip system maintenance and troubleshooting. A list of additional references is also included. This document is HS917, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: March 2003. HS917/HS172: Drip Irrigation: The BMP Era?An Integrated Approach to Water and Fertilizer Management for Vegetables Grown with Plasticulture (ufl.edu)

This article presents a summary of the information discussed on fertilizer management, irrigation scheduling, and drip system maintenance and troubleshooting. A list of additional references is also included. This document is HS917, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: March 2003. HS917/HS172: Drip Irrigation: The BMP Era?An Integrated Approach to Water and Fertilizer Management for Vegetables Grown with Plasticulture (ufl.edu)

This publication is one of a series entitled Fertilizer and Irrigation Management in the BMP Era. This series is divided into nine principles described in the Introduction Chapter (HOS-897). This publication is part of Principle 5, "Irrigation Amount Must Reflect Crop Water Use ... No More, No Less." BMP implementation requires a global approach to production management. However, for presentation purposes, each aspect of vegetable production is described in a separate publication. This document is HS911, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: January 2003. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs168

Adequate management of fertilization and irrigation has always been recognized as one of the keys to successful vegetable production in Florida. Thus, fertilization and irrigation practices have aimed at supplying enough nutrients and water to ensure economical yields. This document is HS897, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: January 2003. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs154