Evaluations of Specialty Crop Vegetables
Robert Hadad, Extension Vegetable Specialist
Cornell Vegetable Program
April 18, 2016
Each year, the Cornell Vegetable Program will be evaluating new and different vegetable varieties suited for the specialty crop or ethnic markets. Growers are encouraged to check them out here to see how they have performed in Western NY.
The evaluations will be made on several factors:
- Production
- How well they perform under WNY conditions
- Insects and disease issues
- Comments
- Marketing information
Casaba Melons (pdf; 2742KB)
Citron (pdf; 1438KB)
Red Noodle Bean (pdf; 974KB)
Roselle (pdf; 925KB)
Salsify and Scornozera (pdf; 1759KB)
Storage Beets (pdf; 3806KB)
Storage Watermelons (pdf; 812KB)
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Indoor Mushroom Cultivation, Post-Harvest Handling, and Food Safety
June 6, 2024
Buffalo, NY
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