Abstract:
Varieties of several kinds of vegetables were observed in conjunction with breeding programs. Unless otherwise noted, plots were 10–20 feet long, in 36-foot rows, and received about 450 lb/acre (about 10 lb/1,000 ft2) of 12-29-10-4 fertilizer banded prior to planting. Water was applied every 7–14 days as needed. The soil is a well-drained Chehalis silt loam. Notes were not obtained on all varieties provided by seed companies and others.