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Protected Edibles
29 July 2022
This factsheet describes work to develop sowing date schedules and examine the effects of temperature, photoperiod and light level on the growth and quality of bedding plants.
30 January 2023
Reservoirs and tanks for storage can greatly improve the water resilience of your business.
30 January 2023
Water of irrigation can come from mains suppliers, from rainwater harvesting or collection and recycling of used water
30 January 2023
Taking water from wells, boreholes and even reservoirs is regulated to make sure all users get a fair share and the environment does not suffer
30 January 2023
Learn more about water auditing, planning for unexpected supply interruptions and how to use abstraction licences efficiently and flexibly.
30 January 2023
The quality and yield of horticultural crops depends on a consistent supply of water for irrigation. The factors to consider and the steps you should take to safeguard your water supply are set out in these pages.
13 October 2021
Learning how to rear the predatory beetles Atheta coriaria can be a cost effective way to help manage a range of pests in protected crops
24 May 2022
Read about how Biobeds offer a safe and efficient method of disposal of pesticides.
28 September 2021
This guide provides a summary to create a baiting kit to detect Phytophthora or Phythium species in irrigation water, and instruction on how to use a lateral flow device
25 November 2021
This factsheet outlines how the repeated use of insecticides, fungicides and herbicides if not properly managed, can result in the development of resistant pest, pathogen and weed populations. It lists the known cases of resistance and advises how to prevent resistant strains developing.
27 August 2020
This poster shows the range of thrips species which can be found on crops, including images of adults and larvae, diagnostic features and crop damage.
