PUBLICATION W844C
Tomatoes, Peppers and Cucumbers in Small-Scale Soilless and Hydroponics Systems
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Summary
Guide to growing fruiting vegetables—tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers—in small-scale soilless and hydroponic systems. Explains suitable system types, site and light needs, and realistic crop timelines and yields. Covers nutrient solution management basics, plus transplant production and establishment. Details key crop practices such as trellising, pruning and training, hand pollination, and harvest and storage conditions to maintain quality and reduce disorders like blossom-end rot.
Publications in Series: Small-Scale Soilless and Hydroponic Vegetable Production
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