Compost and Black Polyethylene Mulches Improve Spring Production of Romaine Lettuce in Southern New England
Romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is the most popular leafy vegetable in the United States. Organic and synthetic mulch materials are applied by farmers to reduce their weeding expenditures, manage soil temperatures, and increase the yield and quality of their crops. This study examined the impacts o...
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Language: | English |
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American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)
2020-06-01
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Series: | HortTechnology |
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Online Access: | https://journals.ashs.org/horttech/view/journals/horttech/30/4/article-p510.xml |