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Growing Giant Pumpkins in the Home Garden
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1646
Avoid shaded areas and select an area with good surface drainage. Proximity to a water source is ... important, also, as these pumpkins will require large amounts of water to reach maximum size. Preparation of ... establish good soil tilth. Some growers will plant a fall cover crop such as oats, annual rye, or clover to ...
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Drones for Spraying Pesticides—Opportunities and Challenges
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-540
data points: soil characteristics (type, moisture content, and nutrient content) location of drainage ... the condition of every half square inch of crop or soil. The use of drones in United States ... drones for spraying pesticides is attractive mainly for four reasons: The topography or soil conditions ...
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Yersinia Enterocolitica: A Rare but Important Food Safety Concern for Young Children and Immune-compromised Individuals
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5574-11
can cause contamination of soil and water, which in turn can contaminate foods of all types. Infection ... bacteria are found in soil and water and cross-contamination during food handling is the main reason these ... bacteria are transferred through the food supply. Seafood from polluted water may be contaminated with ...
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Gray Water Recycling in Ohio
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-gw1
a soil assessment and an estimation of the wastewater loading rate. Outside the building, gray water can ... and Biological Engineering What Is Gray Water? Gray water is wastewater from homes that comes from ... bathing and washing clothes. Gray water does not contain food waste, human waste, toxic or hazardous ...
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Best Practices for Effective Spraying in Orchards and Vineyards
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-539
loss of spray on the ground and in the air. The following sections provide a brief introduction of the ... and the droplet size uniform during the application. Hydraulic sprayers with vertical boom (no air ... don't effectively penetrate the inner parts of the canopy. Air-assisted sprayers Most of the sprayers ...
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Fairfield County’s Forest Economy
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-77
aesthetics, and wildlife habitat. It also provides soil stabilization, clean water, self-satisfaction, and ... plan for your property. Obtain soils information from your local Soil and Water Conservation District. ... forestry.ohiodnr.gov Fairfield County Soil and Water Conservation District 831 College Ave., Suite B Lancaster, OH ...
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Establishing Early Successional Habitat for Wildlife
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/w-23
technical assistance from your local Soil and Water Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation ... Panicum virgatum 3 to 7 feet Tolerates poorly drained and low fertility soils, occasional flooding, and ... perched water tables. Grows best in moist, well-drained sites. Big Bluestem Andropogon geradii 5 to 9 feet ...
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Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Peppers
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5528
for 15 to 20 minutes. Add water if needed for desired consistency. Nutrient analysis per serving: ... susceptible to damp and/or freezing. Wash peppers thoroughly in cold water to remove dirt. Do not use soap, ... detergent, or bleach because these liquids absorb into the vegetable. Lift vegetables from water to prevent ...
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Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Beans
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5509
not wash beans before storing, wash them before use. Wash thoroughly in clear water to remove dirt. ... rinse several times with cold water. Lift vegetables from water to prevent redepositing of dirt and ... savory, sage, or a small amount of butter or margarine. Cook beans in 1-inch of salted water (½ teaspoon ...
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Testing Private Water Sources and Resolving Contamination Issues near Shale Oil and Gas Development
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SOGD-ENV1
laboratories that are certified to perform chemical analysis of water, which is available at ... chemicals could contaminate private water supplies. Proper water tests are valuable tools for addressing ... concerns about contamination. If a water test reveals potential contamination, a landowner can take steps ...