- AVRDC: The World Vegetable Center - International organization that aims to increase production and consumption of vegetables in tropical developing countries. Focus is on seed distribution, new technologies, crops and training.
- Beet Production - Factsheet on the cultivation of this crop with special reference to North Carolina.
- Commercial Vegetable Production - Information on cultural practices, economics, irrigation, nutrition and fertilizers, pest management, post-harvest procedures and marketing.
- Commercial Vegetable Production - Oregon State University - Contains information on producing vegetables crops in the Pacific Northwest. Research reports also available.
- Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations - Includes information on vegetable and fruit production written for growers in Virginia and provided by Virginia State University Extension.
- Commodity Growing Guides: Leeks - Factsheet from the NSW Department of Primary Industries including climate, soil, fertiliser, planting, weed control, irrigation and harvesting.
- Commodity Growing Guides: Sweet Corn - Illustrated factsheet from the NSW Department of Primary Industries including information on the fresh and processing industry, cultivars, general cultivation, integrated pest management and harvesting.
- Cornell Vegetables - Homepage for Cornell University. This is the gateway to an extensive resource backup for the commercial vegetable grower.
- Cover Crops for Vegetable Growers - Kansas State University - Explains the concept of using cover crops (green manure), explaining how they can improve the structure and fertility of soils. Of interest to both organic and conventional growers.
- Fertilization of Vegetables on Organic Soils in Florida - Results of various studies on the response to the use of fertililizers in sweet corn, celery, romaine, escarole, endive and radish.
- Growers IPM Guide for Florida Tomato and Pepper Production - Discussion of the general principles involved in managing these crops.
- Gulf Coast Research and Education Center - University of Florida - Includes notes on the Center's research programs and variety trial information on tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, watermelon and gourds. Gourd photo gallery also included.
- Heritage Seed Library - Lists and conserves vegetable varieties that have been dropped from popular seed catalogues as well as varieties that have never been in a catalogue. Maintained by Garden Organic in the UK.
- Integrated Crop and Pest Management Guidelines - Cornell University - Detailed notes on vegetable production with the emphasis on integrated crop management techniques. Click on "Index" to view main contents page.
- Is Vegetable Farming for You? - Kansas State University - Gives an overview of what's involved in getting into growing vegetables commercially.
- Jerusalem Artichoke - Factsheet on this crop, its history, uses, varieties and cultivation.
- Leeks - Factsheet on this crop, with market information, culture details, harvesting and post-harvest practices.
- Microclimate Modification with Plasticulture - Information on extending the growing season for vegetable crops by using plastic mulches, mini-tunnels and floating row covers, with the benefits and disadvantages of each.
- Parsnips - Factsheet on this root crop, with market information, culture details and post-harvest handling.
- Plant Petiole Sap-testing For Vegetable Crops - Information on this process designed to optimise fertilizer use, especially for drip-irrigated vegetables.
- Redbud Farm - A family business in Berkeley County, WV, growing specialty organic vegetables. It received its organic certification in 2002 and provides an internship program and on-farm research
- Salsify, Oyster Plant - Fact sheet with information on this crop, grown for its roots, its uses, culture, propagation and harvest.
- Spinach Production in California - Information on growing this crop, its harvesting, handling and marketing.
- Swiss Chard - Information on growing this leafy vegetable, its market, uses, cultivation and post-harvest handling.
- Texas A&M Horticultural Extension - Vegetables - Includes newsletters, Vegetable Grower's Handbook, and Crop Guides.
- Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center - Part of the Horticultural Department of Texas A&M University set up to develop vegetable and fruit research programs. Explains the aims behind the research and the programs taking place to educate people about the health benefits of eating fruit and vegetables.
- Vegetable Crop Management - University of Minnesota - Information on the commercial production of garlic, sweet corn, yellow storage onions and carrots.
- Vegetable Crops - The Ohio State University - Information on cultural details of growing vegetables for the commercial and home gardener. Also covers pest and disease control.
- Vegetable Crops - University of Florida - Information on commercial vegetable production, vegetable gardening and aspects of the vegetable industry.
- Vegetable Horticulture Program - SWFREC - The Southwest Florida Research and Education Center provides Florida with research and extension information, specifically in the areas of vegetable transplant production and stand establishment. Crop budgets and cover crops also included.
- Vegetable Initiative Research - University of Tennessee - Experimental Station which has launched a Vegetable Initiative whose goal is to assist and encourage vegetable producers in Tennessee.
- Vegetable Program - University of Saskatchewan - Provide commercial and hobby producers of Saskatchewan with up to date, locally relevant, production, handling, and marketing information.
- Vegetable Research & Information Center - University of California - Information on the cultivation, production and harvesting of vegetables in California for farmers and home gardeners. Biotechnology, composting, fertilizers, irrigation and postharvest techniques also included.
- Vegetable Statistics - US Department of Agriculture - Data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service on fresh market vegetables, strawberries and melons including area harvested, yield and production, by season and by crop from the larger states.
- Vegetables - Department of Primary Industries, Queensland - Wide ranging information on vegetable production in Australia. Cultural details are given for a range of crops.
- Vegetables - Government of Newfoundland & Labrador - Grower guides for a wide range of vegetable crops.
- Vegetables - New South Wales Agriculture - Features pest and diseases, soil management, irrigation and growing guides.
- Vegetables - Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs - All aspects of vegetable production are covered including factsheets, newsletters, crop updates, pest and disease control and statistics.
- Vegetables - The University of Arizona - Research-based, desert crop production information on all aspects of vegetable growing including management, pests and diseases, irrigation and economics.
- Vegetables: Farmer's Bookshelf - Fact sheets from the University of Hawaii at Manoa on growing various crops, including tropical crops, in Hawaii.
- Weed Management - Information on cultivation practices for different vegetable crops, mechanical control and the use of herbicides.
- World Carrot Museum - History, nutrition, cultivation, recipes, trivia and interesting facts of this important vegetable.
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