http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2325 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:23:38 GMT 2013-06-20T09:23:38Z http://hdl.handle.net/10125/12186 Papaya fruits may fall from the plant when about golf-ball size due to lack of pollination of a female flower. The distinction between female and hermaphrodite papaya plants is described. With “solo” papaya cultivars, allowing three seedlings to develop in each planting site gives a 96 percent chance that selection for a single hermaphrodite plant will be possible. Mon, 01 Oct 2001 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/12186 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z Chia, CL; Manshardt, Richard M http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2475 Macadamia nut processors routinely sample nuts received from a grower to determine the moisture content and quality of a lot. Commonly, the price paid to the grower is based on this quality evaluation. Growers can conduct a preliminary on-farm quality evaluation of their crop using the simple, rapid drying method outlined in this publication. Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2475 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Gentry, Trevor; Wall, Marisa; Nagao, Mike http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2447 This publication is about the factors considered when selecting avocado cultivars in Hawaii. This information on avocado cultivars is based primarily on the observations of Richard A. Hamilton, emeritus professor of horticulture, as interpreted by Dale Evans, CTAHR Publications and Information Office. Work on this publication was initiated under a grant from the Governor’s Agriculture Coordinating Committee to C. L. Chia, Dept. of Horticulture. Examples of cultivar differences due to elevation are the observations of Edward T. Fukunaga, former Extension Agent, UH Cooperative Extension Service. Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2447 1999-03-01T00:00:00Z Evans, Dale; Hamilton, Richard A http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2446 This publication describes nursery and field procedures for growing out ‘ohelo seedlings and gives protocols for vegetative propagation of ‘ohelo both from cuttings and by tissue culture. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2446 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z Zee, Francis; Strauss, Amy; Arakawa, Claire http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2445 Processing macadamia nuts at home involves several steps following harvest: husking, drying, cracking, roasting, and salting. None of these steps is easily accomplished at home, but these instructions provide a guide to allow you to produce an acceptable product. Sat, 01 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2445 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Cavaletto, Catherine G http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2444 This document provides an overview of all aspects of growing pineapple in Hawaii. This document combines two previous publications of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. The first section, “Overview of commercial production practices,” is adapted from Pineapple the plant and its culture, by Kenneth G. Rohrbach, published under the imprint of the Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station, Hawaii Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa (5 pp., no date [ca.1990]). The brochure provided a snapshot of the pineapple crop cycle as then practiced by the major commercial plantation growers in Hawaii. The second section, “Growing pineapple,” was first published in 1988 under the title Pineapple as CTAHR Commodity Fact Sheet PIN-3(A). It was intended as a “how-to” guide providing information for someone wishing to cultivate a crop of pineapple. Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2444 2002-10-01T00:00:00Z Bartholomew, Duane P; Rohrbach, Kenneth G; Evans, Dale O http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2413 This publication covers all aspects of papaya production in Hawaii from site selection and preparation through harvesting. It includes brief information on weed control and diseases and insect pests. (Text in Ilocano.) Translated in 2005 by Pacific Research and Translation Services, Honolulu; translation coordinated by Sabina Swift, CTAHR Risk Management Training Program for Socially Disadvantaged Filipino Growers of Hawaii. CTAHR Cooperative Extension Service, Hilo; USDA Agricultural Research Service, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Hilo; Cooperative Extension Service, Lihue, Kahului, Kamuela; CTAHR Departments of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences; CTAHR Agricultural Diagnostic Service Center. Thu, 01 Jun 2000 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2413 2000-06-01T00:00:00Z Nishina, Melvin; Zee, Francis; Ebesu, Richard; Arakaki, Alton; Hamasaki, Randall; Fukuda, Steven; Nagata, Norman; Chia, Chian Leng; Nishijima, Wayne; Mau, Ronald; Uchida, Raymond http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2412 The purpose of this publication is to provide a preliminary report on a trial planting of blueberry cultivars in Waimea, Hawaii. The six southern highbush blueberry cultivars tested were Biloxi, Emerald, Jewel, Misty, Sapphire,and Sharpblue; these are complex hybrids between northern highbush blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum , and southern Vaccinium species, such as V. darrowii. Based on this preliminary trial, Biloxi, Emerald, Sharpblue, and Sapphire grew well and produced good yields of quality berries at the Mealani Research Station. Plants of Jewel were the most vigorous and robust but the least productive during this early phase of crop development. It should be noted that this is a research trial and the methods used may not necessarily reflect recommended practices. Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2412 2006-02-01T00:00:00Z Zee, Francis; Hummer, Kim; Nishijima, Wayne; Kai, Russell; Strauss, Amy; Yamasaki, Milton; Hamasaki, Randall T http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2403 Brief publication covering culture and management of Hylocereus undatus. Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2403 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Zee, Francis; Yen, Chung-Ruey; Nishina, Melvin http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2381 This publication covers all aspects of papaya production in Hawaii from site selection and preparation through harvesting. It includes brief information on weed control and diseases and insect pests. Thu, 01 Jun 2000 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2381 2000-06-01T00:00:00Z Nishina, Melvin; Zee, Francis; Ebesu, Richard; Arakaki, Alton; Hamasaki, Randall; Fukuda, Steven; Nagata, Norman; Chia, Chian Leng; Nishijima, Wayne; Mau, Ronald; Uchida, Raymond http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2380 Field germination of papaya seeds can be greatly improved by soaking them before planting in an aqueous solution of potassium nitrate (KNO3). Germination percentage of both fresh and dried seeds can be increased with this method. The time to germination after the soaking treatment is reduced, and maximum germination is achieved sooner than when untreated seeds are planted. Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2380 2004-04-01T00:00:00Z Nishina, Melvin S; Nagao, Mike A; Furutani, Sheldon C http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2356 This article describes the anatomy and properties of noni seeds, how to harvest and process them for propagation, and how to produce noni seedlings for outplanting. Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2356 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Nelson, Scot http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2355 Noni (Indian mulberry, Morinda citrifolia L.) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows to about 10–20 feet tall. Many of Hawaii’s noni growers shared their knowledge and experience with the author. The information about noni cultivation is not intended as explicit recommendations but rather as suggestions based on growers’ experiences. Information on propagation, site selection, planting, cultural practices, and insect pests and diseases is included. Thu, 01 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2355 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z Nelson, Scot C http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2346 Lychee is a popular tree in Hawaii, valued for its delicious fruit. Appropriate environment, cultivar selection, propagation, planting, fertilization, and pruning practices are discussed. Tue, 01 Jun 1999 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2346 1999-06-01T00:00:00Z Zee, Francis; Nagao, Mike; Nishina, Melvin; Kawabata, Andrew http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2345 Citrus trees are among the favorite fruit trees grown around Hawai‘i’s homes. The main types grown are lemon, lime, orange, mandarin (tangerine), tangelo, grapefruit, and pummelo. Some culinary and ornamental citrus species are also grown. Only a few studies on variety suitability or crop management under Hawai‘i conditions have been reported. The recommendation of varieties in this publication incorporates the practical experience of CTAHR horticulturists. The advice on cultural practices given here draws on the general knowledge of practices suitable for fruit trees and incorporates recommendations on citrus production from other citrus-growing areas. Based on Citrus for the Home Garden, Horticulture/Oahu County Leaflet no. 16, 1981, by H. Dale Sato, this publication was developed by Richard Ebesu and Dale Evans, with review and input from C.L. Chia, Michael Melzer, Melvin Nishina, Robert Paull, Raymond Uchida, and Ken Love (CTAHR Depts. of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences and Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, CTAHR Office of Communication Services, CTAHR Agricultural Diagnostic Service Center, Love Family Farm). This version is released without final review by any of these participants, and responsibility for any errors or omissions rests with D. Evans. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2345 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z Ebesu, Richard; Evans, Dale