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Event Details

Date

October 28, 2015

Time

6:30 PM

Location

Cattaraugus County Municipal Building, Legislative Chambers
303 Court Street
Little Valley, NY 14755

Host

CCE Cattaraugus and the Dept of Econ Development

Kate O'Stricker
716-938-2320


Growing Vegetables in High Tunnels: How to Get Started and Maximize Your Return on Investment

October 28, 2015

Growing Vegetables in High Tunnels: How to Get Started and Maximize Your Return on Investment

High tunnel greenhouses are increasingly used by NY vegetable farmers. Benefits include:
• Season Extension
• Decreased foliar diseases
• Higher quality produce
• Crop diversification
• Higher prices

In this educational session, Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Judson Reid will cover how to get started in tunnels and maximize return on investment:
• Economic returns of various crops
• Soil management-conventional and organic
• Horticultural requirements of crops in tunnels
• Pollination and varieties

Major crop focus will be on tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and winter salad greens. Bring your questions for plenty of interactive discussion!

FREE but please RSVP to Kate O'Striker by email or call 716-938-2320. 



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Asparagus

Beets

Beets

Broccoli

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Cabbage

Carrots

Carrots

Cauliflower

Cauliflower

Cucumbers

Cucumbers

Dry Beans

Dry Beans

Eggplant

Eggplant

Ethnic Vegetables

Ethnic Vegetables

Garlic

Garlic

Horseradish

Horseradish

Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi

Leeks

Leeks

Lettuce / Leafy Greens

Lettuce / Leafy Greens

Melons

Melons

Mushrooms

Mushrooms

Onions

Onions

Parsnips

Parsnips

Peas

Peas

Peppers

Peppers

Potatoes

Potatoes

Pumpkins / Gourds

Pumpkins / Gourds

Radishes

Radishes

Rhubarb

Rhubarb

Rutabaga

Rutabaga

Snap Beans

Snap Beans

Squash - Summer

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Squash- Winter

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Sweet Corn

Sweet Corn

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes

Tomatoes

Tomatoes

Turnips

Turnips

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