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| [Image: Retention pond and landscape beds]A Brief History of the Hammond Research Station History and mission of the Hammond Research Station. |
| [Image: Yan Chen explains research findings]Landscape Horticulture Research & Extension Center Established as the Fruit and Truck Experiment Station in 1922, the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station in Hammond has served the needs of the strawberry and vegetable industries in Southeast Louisiana for more than 80 years. While continuing to serve this industry, the station has now embarked on a new initiative to provide research and education for the green service industry. |
| [Image: silverbell flower]Underutilized Trees for South Louisiana Landscapes We have many great trees recommended for south Louisiana landscapes. Some of these are common and known by home gardeners and green industry professionals, but there are great trees that are less known and under-utilized. Here is a list. |
| SELNA Nursery Trade Show The Southeast Louisiana Association of Nurserymen will hold their annual trade show (along with educational seminars) at the Castine Center in Mandeville on Friday October 10th. |
| Louisiana Plant Materials Conference The 12th Louisiana Plant Materials Conference for green industry professionals will be held Wednesday October 29th at the Hammond Research Station. |
| [Image: Bush of Ornamental sweet potatoes]Landscape Performance of New Herbaceous Ornamentals The LSU AgCenter conducts greenhouse and landscape research on many new bedding plants each year to determine production practices to assist growers and observe performance in the landscape to provide garden centers, landscape professionals and home gardeners information on how these plants will perform under Louisiana’s growing conditions. |
| [Image: Bed of Herbaceous]Fertilize Herbaceous Perennials Wisely, Lightly Herbaceous perennials are winter hardy ornamental plants that reappear each spring from their crowns or root systems. Many species can be used as groundcovers or landscape plantings to provide color for extended seasons. Some major species in production and landscape use are daylily, lantana, verbena, purple coneflower and black-eyed Susan. |
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| [Image: shrubs]Shrubs for Louisiana Landscapes This publication includes information on shrubs commonly grown in Louisiana including watering, planting, pruning, size, form and varieties. |
| [Image: ground covers]Ground Covers and Vines for Louisiana Selection, cultural practices, fertilization, pruning and recommended varieties of vines and ground covers are included. |
| Caladiums - To Dig or Not to Dig (Home Horticulture News - October 2008) Dig caldiums in the fall or leave them in the ground. That is the question. Here are some suggestions and guidelines. |
| Hurricane Gustav - Initial Notes on the Impact to the Nursery Industry Hurricane Gustav made landfall in Louisiana on Labor Day and did minor damage to the commercial ornamental horticulture industry. |
| Hurricane Information Series: Protect Landscapes & Property Living in south Louisiana, we know that getting ready for the storm means stocking batteries, candles, water, canned goods and first aid supplies. We also need to think about the landscapes that surround our homes or businesses and how they can provide a buffer zone that can reduce storm damage. |
| [Image: Sun Garden]Sun garden research can one day improve your garden (Video 08/25/08) Plants need some sunlight to grow, but it’s a fine balance between adequate light and too much heat. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explores some important research that’s being done in sun gardens. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Landscape Bed Weed Control (Home Horticulture News - September 2008) Here is some information on weed control in home landscape beds for the fall months. |
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| Best Caladium Varieties In 2006 And 2007 Landscape Trials Caladiums are excellent summer accents in Louisiana gardens. New varieties with improved sun tolerance, unique color combinations, and better growth habits have been introduced by breeding programs in recent years. Caladium landscape trials were conducted at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station in 2006 and 2007 to identify varieties that adapt to landscape conditions in southeastern LA and provide selection guidance to landscape processionals. |
| Vinca Landscape Performance Evaluations from 2005 Vinca series were evaluated at Burden Center in Baton Rouge in 2005 for landscape performance. Series evaluated were: ‘Sunstorm’ (8 cultivars and a mix), ‘Cooler’ (12 cultivars and a mix), ‘Victory’ (9 cultivars), ‘Titan’ (3 cultivars), ‘Pacifica’ (13 cultivars and two mixes), ‘Sunglow’ (1 cultivar), ‘Sundress’ (1 cultivar), ‘Sunshower’ (5 cultivars), ‘Mediterranean’ (6 cultivars and a mix) and ‘Nirvana’ (2 cultivars). The results are in the attached PDF file. |
| Vitae - Regina Bracy Vita for Resident Coordinator Regina Bracy. |
| Vitae -Yan Chen CV for Yan Chen. |
| Ball FloraPlant Coleus - 2008 Ball FloraPlant, a division of Ball Horticulture, debuted three exciting new coleus varieties this year. These are vegetatively propagated and recommended for full sun plantings. Henna and Indian Summer have been top performers in our LSU AgCenter landscape trials at the Hammond Research Station in 2008 and Mocha Mint has been an above average performer. |
| Get the Facts about Citrus Greening (or Huanglongbing) Citrus greening is one of the most serious citrus diseases, and a pest responsible for spreading it has now been found in Louisiana. Information on what to look for and where to look, what plants are preferred by the disease and where to report suspected disease symptoms or insect sightings. |
| Citrus Greening (or Huanglongbing) Identification Card Identification of citrus greening and the Asian citrus psyllid. |
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| The Evaluation of Onion Varieties at the Burden Research Center, Baton Rouge, La., in the Spring of 2008. Twelve onion varieties were planted in replicated plots at the Burden Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA in January of 2008. Plants were obatined from Bland Farms, Glennville, GA, Dixondale Farms, Carrizo Springs, TX and Dietrich Gembler, Knippa, TX. The varietes were evaluated for maturity, yield, bulb size, bulb shape, degree of bolting, degree of double bulbs and tast |
| The Louisiana Home Orchard Growing your own fruit can be profitable and satisfying, and many fruit trees can add beauty to your landscape. But you can't expect to grow quality fruit without caring for the plants. This publication explains how your success will depend largely on variety selection, soil management, pruning, fertilization, pest control and other cultural practices. |
| Figs for Commercial and Home Production in Louisiana Figs are tasty and can be eaten fresh, made into preserves and jams, or used in baking. Figs are commonly grown in all areas of Louisiana. All fig varieties discussed in this publication produce a main crop. Learn cultural practices and fertilization, disease and insect control and how to handle and process your fruit. |
| Louisiana Home Citrus Production The different types of leaves, abundance of blooms, aroma of flowers and color of mature fruit of different types of citrus add to the aesthetic value of the landscape. Citrus in the landscape also can provide excellent quality, nutritional fruit. So citrus is the ideal fruit for the homeowner. Recommended varieties and descriptions, as well as tips on site selection, planting, spacing and pruning, are included. (Revised September 2008) |
| Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations Number of seed/pound, seeding rate/acre, spacing, planting dates, optimum soil temperature range for germination, depth to plant seed, days to germinate, days from planting to harvest begins, approximate time from pollination to market and recommended varieties included. |
| Nutrient Requirements of Herbaceous Perennials in Newly Established Landscape Plantings Herbaceous perennials are continuously gaining popularity in landscape plantings. However, nutrient requirement of many species in this group during their first year establishment in landscape is still unknown. Seven herbaceous perennials were studied for their growth, flowering, and overwintering survival in respond to a variety of fertilization regimes and fertilization recommendations were generated based on the restuls. |
| The Garden Now..... The current effort with the Margie Jenkins Azalea Garden at the Hammond Research Station. |
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| Landscape Mulch Demonstration Study A demonstration of different landscape mulch materials is on-going at the Hammond Research Station. Here are photos of the different mulches currently being evaluated. More to come!!! |
| Profusion Zinnias - 2008 Photo Gallery The Profusion series of zinnias from Sakata Seed continues to expand. Starting in 2009, 13 varieties will be available. New double-flower forms are debuting. In addition, we still have the old, good-performing standbys - Orange, White, Cherry (improved), Fire, and Apricot. See photos of all the Profusion zinnias in this PowerPoint presentation (warning - very large file size). |
| Gardener's Night Out The fall Gardener's Night Out at the Hammond Research Station has been scheduled for Friday October 17th. Come and view all of the exciting plants in the sun garden evaluation area and hear Ron Strahan discuss landscape weed control. |
| Coleus Landscape Trials for 2008 - The Top Performers Forty three coleus varieties were trialed in landscape evaluation plots at the Hammond Research Station in 2008. Top performers were Red Hot Rio, Big Red Judy, Zen Moment, Lancelot, Ruby Ruffles, Mariposa, Henna, Indian Summer (not pictured), Royal Glissade, Pineapple Splash and Fishnet Stockings. Here is a photo gallery. Results are based on plant vigor, foliage attractiveness, and resistance to flowering. Plants were grown in full sun. |
| Newest Cannas for 2008 - Photo Gallery Three new canna varieties from Horn Canna Farm in Oklahoma debuted in 2008. They are being evaluated in landscape performance trials at the Hammond Research Station. |
| Landscape horticulture research helps 'green industry' (Video 08/18/08) How do nursery and landscape operations choose many of the plants they sell? In this edition of Get It Growing, horticulturist Dan Gill explains how the LSU AgCenter provides research-based information that helps the green industry sell the best plants. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Walking Tour - Hammond Research Station Here is some information on what you will see on a self guided or faculty guided tour of the Hammond Research Station. |
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| In The Beginning........... The beginnings of the Margie Jenkins Azalea Garden at the Hammond Research Station. |
| Ms. Margie Jenkins - The Early Years The establishment of the Margie Y. Jenkins Azalea Garden means that the Hammond Research Station will have a continuing feature to honor a remarkable woman. This garden will be a source of information, an inspiration, a delight to visit….much as Ms. Margie is and has been during her lifetime. The beginnings of Ms. Margie's nursery career are discussed here. |
| Margie Y. Jenkins Azalea Garden Established at Hammond Research Station The LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station has established the Margie Y. Jenkins Azalea Garden in recognition of one of Louisiana's most widely known nursery owners and nationally known lover, breeder and authority of azaleas. |
| Station Walking Tour Descriptions on what you can see on a self-guided or guide lead tour of the Hammond Research Station. |
| Using Plant Phenology To Assist Landscape Pest Control Pest management in urban landscape presents unique challenges because of the tremendous diversity of ornamental plants, each with its own complement of insect pests. A new research project has been initiated at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station focusing on alternative pest monitoring approaches. One approach will be using phenology events of flowering landscape plants as indicators to predict pest activities. |
| Micro-Irrigation for Home Landscape Plantings Information on benefits of micro-irrigation systems for a home landscape and basics/guidelines on installation and ideas to consider. |
| Control strategy being developed for new bug, disease that threaten Louisiana citrus (Distributed 06/19/08) A new bug has joined the population of pests in Louisiana that can potentially destroy an agricultural crop. It’s the Asian citrus psyllid and its target is any kind of citrus tree. Smaller than the capital A on this page and mottled brown in color, the psyllid sucks the sap out of the leaves, resulting in curling. Sooty mold will develop on the leaves from the honeydew produced by the psyllid. |
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| Hammond field day features landscape horticulture (Distributed 06/18/08) Landscape professionals and consumers alike received valuable information at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station’s second annual landscape horticulture field day on June 11. |
| Rose Diseases Louisiana's warm, humid weather encourages the development of several serious diseases that can damage rose bushes. This publication describes the major rose diseases found in Louisiana and offers disease management tips. |
| Roses - Selection, Planting and Care It would be hard to find a flower more universally loved than the rose. Over humanity’s long history with this plant, the rose has found its way into our gardens, cuisine, medicine, art and cultures. It is easier than ever to find undemanding, reliable roses that will enhance your landscape. This publication will help you decide what types of roses to grow, as well as explaining how to plant and take care of them. (revised 4/07) |
| Biofumigation Studies in other states have suggested that cover crops, especially brassicas, can provide some of the benefits of a fumigant. A study was conducted at the Hammond Research Station to evaluate this concept. |
| Crape myrtle varieties and their care described (Distributed 06/17/08) The LSU AgCenter has conducted a considerable amount of evaluation research on crape myrtles over the last 10-plus years, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. “Probably 40-50 varieties are worthy of being grown and sold in Louisiana,” Owing says. |
| Vitae -- Roger Rosendale CV for Roger Rosendale. |
| Tractors for Vegetable Production Vegetable growers have many choices in tractors, ranging from older, smaller tractors to large, new tractors. Many are designed specifically for vegetable work. |
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| Driving Directions to the Hammond Research Station Provides driving directions indicating how to find the Hammond Research Station from any direction. |
| Native Tree Planting Effort The Hammond Research Station has an urban forestry effort to plant native tree species. Read about it here! |
| Explorer Petunia Cultivars - Photo Gallery The 'Explorer' petunias are from Sakata Seed and are seed propagated spreading type petunias. They have performed very well in LSU AgCenter landscape trials the last five years. |
| Plant Evaluations - Sun Garden 2008 A written overview of plants being evaluated in the sun garden landscape area at the Hammond Research Station in 2008. |
| Newest Ornamental Sweet Potatoes The newest ornamental sweet potato cultivars are the 'Sweet Caroline' series. These are being evaluated in LSU AgCenter landscape plant trials. |
| Recommendations for Optimal Use of a Garden Seeder A seeder can be a tremendous aid in planting a vegetable garden. With it, you can stand and walk along the row pushing a seeder instead of having to make a furrow with a hoe, going back along the row bent over dropping seeds, and then covering and packing the row. |
| Removing and Collecting Plastic Mulch The use of plastic mulch is a common practice for strawberry and vegetable growers, but there are two major problems with plastic mulch: it is expensive to install and at some point it has to be removed from the field. Several machines are available that help simplify the removal of the mulch. |
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| Precision Cultural System (PCS) for Commercial Vegetable Crops Growing commercial vegetables is different from growing agronomic crops and requires a different approach to equipment. A precision cultural system (PCS) developed by the LSU AgCenter can make commercial vegetable production much easier. |
| Precision Sweep Cultivation for Vegetable Crops Cultivation is essential for nearly all commercial vegetable crops since herbicide choices are limited and vegetable crops cannot tolerate much weed competition. A basic sweep cultivator can do an excellent job of precision cultivation if set up and equipped properly. |
| Precision Bed Shaping for Commercial Vegetable Production A key component of a precision cultural system is precision bed shaping. A precisely shaped bed is essential to locate the crop row properly when planting and to provide a basis for guidance of subsequent operations. |
| Precision Vertical Plate Seeder for Vegetables Precision vertical plate seeders are available for planting many vegetable crops. These seeders use a vertical metal plate with the cells (holes) on the edge. |
| Rotary Tiller/Cultivator for Precision Cultivation A standard sweep cultivator can do an excellent job of cultivating vegetable crops once the plants reach 4-6 inches, but it must run very slowly in small crops (1-2 inches) and has a tendency to throw soil over the crop plants. An alternative is a rotary tiller/cultivator. |
| Belt Seeders for Commercial Vegetable Crops Many years of testing at the LSU AgCenter have demonstrated that precision belt seeders deliver the best seed spacing uniformity of any type of vegetable seeder – if the seeds are spherical (round) or nearly so. Belt seeders are versatile and can meter a wide range of seed types and sizes. |
| Fruit, Truck Experiment Station Grows into Horticulture Center Established as the Fruit and Truck Experiment Station in January 1922, the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station has served the needs of the strawberry and vegetable industries in Southeast Louisiana for more than 80 years. |
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| Pendulum-action Spreaders for Commercial Vegetables Most commercial vegetable growers apply granular fertilizer in a preplant operation, and many also make sidedress applications of granular fertilizer. An excellent way to apply granular materials in either a broadcast or banding mode is with a pendulum-action spreader. |
| Flame Weed Control Flame weed control can be an effective adjunct to cultivation for some vegetable crops and some weeds. Flame weed control fits especially well in organic operations. |
| Openers, Coverers and Presswheels for Precision Vegetable Seeders All vegetable seeders require openers, coverers and presswheels to provide a furrow for the seeds and to then cover the seeds and assure proper soil contact. These devices must be matched to the soil type and condition for optimum germination and seedling vigor. |
| Laying Plastic Mulch The use of plastic mulch is a common practice for nearly all strawberry growers and most vegetable growers. Installing the mulch is easier than it used to be when mulch was installed by hand, but it can be challenging. |
| Knifing Carrots When growing carrots for commercial production, it is helpful to run a knife in the soil beside the rows. This breaks up any soil compaction, allowing the carrot roots to grow straight. |
| Cone Guide Wheels Cone guide wheels are the heart of a precision cultural system (PCS). Cone guide wheels allow an implement to follow along a shaped bed with no effort on the part of the tractor driver. |
| Daylilies Add Color To Gardens In Early Summer (For Release On Or After 04/28/06) Daylilies are coming into bloom about now, and gardeners would be hard pressed to find a plant that provides so many colorful flowers for so little effort. Available in an amazing variety of colors, shapes and sizes, there are daylilies to fit virtually every taste and garden situation. |
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| All America Daylilies for 2005 (Distributed March 2005) Two varieties top the list for the 2005 All-American Daylily Selections, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. |
| All-American Daylilies Chosen For 2006 (Distributed April 2006) A relatively new category has been added to All-America Selections, home of the popular All-America Rose Selections, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. That group is daylilies. |
| Daylily Rust Problem Continues In the summer of 2000, daylily rust was reported for the first time in the United States. It has since spread across most of the country and continues to present problems for home gardeners, commercial landscapers and daylily growers. |
| All-American daylily for 2008 announced (Distributed 04/14/08) The 2008 All-American Daylily winner is Sweet Summer Valentine, chosen by the All-American Daylily Selection Council. The plant has light, buff-pink flowers with a vivid burgundy maroon eyezone and a matching edge. |
| Vegetable Seeders There is a wide range of seeder types and models available for direct seeding vegetable crops. Smaller growers typically use the less expensive seeders; larger growers can justify more expensive precision seeders. |
| High-speed Precision Cultivation of Vegetable Crops A basic sweep cultivator can do an excellent job of cultivating vegetable crops but must be run slowly (1-2 mph) when the crop plants are small. A simple modification to a sweep cultivator allows high-speed cultivation of small vegetable crops. |
| Using a Hay Baler to Pick Up Plastic Mulch Many growers pick up plastic mulch but several machines are available for this job. Work at the LSU AgCenter has demonstrated that, in some cases, plastic mulch can be picked up by a hay baler. |
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| Horticulture Hints Newsletter A quarterly newsletter from the Horticulture Division of the LSU AgCenter's School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences. |
| 2007 Projected Costs for Selected Louisiana Vegetable Crops Cost budgets are reported for 20 vegetable crops, with combinations of crop, machinery size and market channel. Each cost budget is supplemented with a table where net returns are calculated over a range of prices and yields. Crops include butter beans, snap beans, broccoli, fall cabbage, spring cabbage, cantaloupe, cauliflower, sweet corn, cucumber, eggplant, mustard, okra, southern peas, bell pepper, Irish potato, sweet potato, shallots, squash, strawberries, tomatoes and watermelon. |
| Native Tree Growing Guide for Louisiana The selection, planting and care of urban trees in Louisiana. Includes full-page poster of native landscape trees, their leaves, tree height and spread comparisons. 16 pages. |
| Vita - Allen Owings CV for Allen Owings |
| Trees for Louisiana Landscapes This publication includes information on conserving existing trees, planting and transplanting, pruning, tree fertilization, street and parking area plantings, tree evaluation, tree lists and a quick tree selection guide. |
| Tree Issues In The Urban Landscape Landscape beds, parking lots, and construction activities around trees are all possible without harming the trees if you understand where the tree roots are and what they need to survive. Use these guidelines to protect trees in potentially damaging situations. |
| Nonchemical Weed Control for Home Landscapes Louisianians take pride in the appearance of their lawns and landscapes. Weeds, however, can detract from that appearance and frustrate homeowners. Information on adaptation, light, soils and mulch can be found in this publication. |
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| Commercial Blueberry Production Commercial blueberry production in Louisiana had its beginning more than 40 years ago with the introduction of improved varieties of rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium ashei). Commercial blueberry potential in Louisiana can be measured in terms of how well you select a site, choose cultivars and plan for cultural practices.This publication includes information on soils, site preparation, fertilization and pruning. |
| Wave Petunia Cultivars - Photo Gallery The 'Wave' series of petunias are very popular with commercial landscapers and home gardeners at the current time. Here is a photo gallery of the cultivars. |
| Easy Wave Petunia Cultivars - Photo Gallery The 'Easy Wave' series of petunias are smaller versions of the original 'Wave' series. This group has also allowed for the expansion of flower color options in the series. Here is a photo gallery of the cultivars. Several "mixes" are available also. |
| Tidal Wave Petunia Cultivars - Photo Gallery The 'Tidal Wave' series of petunias are hedgiflora type petunias. They are the tallest growing and widest spreading of these petunia groups. Here is a photo gallery of the four cultivars in this series. |
| New Liriope Cultivars Debuting On the last couple years, a number of new Liriope muscari and Liriope gigantea cultivars have been released. These are being evaluated in landscape performance trials at the Hammond Research Station. |
| Backyard Fruit Makes Good Landscape Option Late fall through winter in Louisiana is a great season for planting fruit trees, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. The horticulturist says several kinds of fruit trees and similar plants work well in backyard landscapes. |
| Azalea Garden Established at Hammond Research Station The LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station has established the Margie Yates Jenkins Azalea Garden in recognition of one of Tangipahoa Parish’s most widely known nursery owners. |
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