Jarrahdale, Japanese and butternut pumpkins are grown in Kununurra, Carnarvon and the south-west of Western Australia to supply the local market and eastern Australia.
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On water-repellent loamy gravels (forest gravels) banded soil wetting agents and one-off deep tillage can significantly improve crop establishment, growth and grain yield.
Banding soil wetting agents with the seed can improve establishment on water repellent soils often having the same effect as seed placement on the furrow surface.
The life of the celery crop is considered in three phases — establishment, rapid growth and maturation — and each phase has specific fertiliser requirements.
Selecting the correct pump for an irrigation system will not only result in better crop production, but save money on running costs over its life. A poor pump choice may result in damage to the sy
Capsicums (Capsicum annuum) and chillies (Capsicum frutescens) are cultivated as annual vegetables while the edible parts are botanically fruit. They belong to the Solanaceae fami
Broad beans are a winter-growing leguminous vegetable grown for their large, immature seeds which are a good source of protein, carbohydrate, B group vitamins and fibre.
The life of the broccoli crop is considered in three phases — establishment, rapid growth and maturation — and each phase has specific fertiliser requirements.
Phosphorus fertiliser application to potato crops should aim to maximise profits and also minimise the overuse of phosphorus to reduce environmental impacts and health risks.
The Jerusalem artichoke is a vegetable that is propagated from tubers and requires around 140 frost-free days to produce a good crop. It is normally available in autumn after planting in spring.
Celery is one of the highest yielding vegetable crops in Western Australia and is usually grown from transplants produced by specialist seedling nurseries.
Leeks will grow on a range of soil types and grow best with temperatures between 15 and 25°C. They generally take 21 to 30 weeks to reach maturity from transplanting.
