Asparagus resources

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Find out about the latest EAMUs for field vegetables

Read about the work done on field vegetables in the SCEPTREplus programme - sustainable plant protection products for horticulture

Sustainable control methods for asparagus beetle

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Risk factors and crop damage caused by bean seed flies

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Rodent control on farms

Managing rabbit problems associated with horticulture

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Identification and management of nematodes in field crops

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Management of Phytophthora rot on UK asparagus crops

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Management of Stemphylium purple spot on UK asparagus crops

Research project: FV 341 Integrated management of Stemphylium purple spot in asparagus

Research project: FV 341a Evaluation of spray treatments for control of purple spot (Stemphylium vesicarium) on asparagus

Research project: FV 341b Asparagus purple spot - field evaluation of urea application rates and timing, and calcium cyanamide application to enhance crop debris degradation and reduce disease on the emerging new crop.

Research project: FV 341c Asparagus - optimising Urea application rates and timings to reduce purple spot disease on emerging new crop and ferns

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Asparagus viruses factsheet

Research project: FV 384 Asparagus - Screening UK crops for virus infection

Research project: FV 384a Asparagus - screening UK crops for virus infection

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Best management practices for asparagus

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How to keep fresh produce safe to eat

Monitoring microbial food safety of fresh produce

Video: Webinar - Disinfecting irrigation water for use on fresh produce

Video: Webinar - Microbials - Keeping it clean

Video: Webinar - Microbials - Managing risk in the production of fresh produce

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Edible horticulture skills survey

Video: Webinar - Operating in a reduced labour market

Video: Webinar - Using LEAN techniques to improve labour efficiency in horticulture

Video: Webinar - Using your time effectively

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Asparagus nutrient management

Green manures – effects on soil nutrient management and soil physical and biological properties

Green manures – implications of economic and environmental benefits on rotational management

Green manures – species selection

Introduction to fertigation

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Asparagus root growth

How to count earthworms

Measuring soil nutrients, pH and organic matter

Video: How to conduct a quick assessment of your soils

Video: Worm count test

Video: Webinar - Soil health for horticulture

Video: Webinar - Soil health improvement – Cover crops and organic amendments

Research project: Sustainable soil management for stand longevity and yield optimization in asparagus

Research project: Asparagus - maximising yield by optimising establishment and agronomy

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Establishing a resilient water supply

Protecting the water supply for your crops

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Research project: FV 372 Evaluation of potential alternatives for weed control in asparagus following the loss of herbicides

Research project: FV 372a Evaluation of potential alternative herbicides for asparagus following the loss of active ingredients

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Read the Asparagus Crop Walkers' Guide

Management of farmland birds on vegetable farms

Video: Asparagus root coring

Encyclopaedia of pests and natural enemies