The use of todd planter flats for fresh market tomato and pepper transplant production

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Abstract

Tomato (Lycqpersicon esculentum Mill.) and pepper (Capsicwnannuum L.) transplants produced in two locations, in several root cell sizes and of various ages, were compared for productivity in Michigan. Plants grown in larger cells were largest and produced highest early and total marketable yields. Larger root cell size was more critical in producing larger transplants than was wider spacing in the flat. Four-tx>five-week—old tomato transplants fertilized with high nitrogen and low phosphorus produced larger early yields than plants of other ages and fertilizer treatments. Tomato transplants grown in TODD flats in Michigan produced larger early and total marketable yields than transplants produced by Speedling in Florida. Speedling tomato plants shipped by air freight to Michigan produced less ethylene and CO2 than Michigan plants, indicating little stress during shipment.
Original languageEnglish
Awarding Institution
  • Michigan State University
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Zandstra, Dr Bernard H. , Principal Supervisor, External person
Award date10 Jun 1982
Place of PublicationMichigan, USA
Publisher
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1983

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