General Home Garden Series, 1973 - 1987

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The publications in this collection represent the historical publishing record of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) and do not necessarily reflect current scientific knowledge or recommendations. Current information available from CTAHR may be found at http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu.

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    Care for Your Garden - Use Plants Suitable for Windbreaks, Green Manure, and Cover Crops
    (University of Hawaii, 1987-08) McCall, Wade W.
    This brief publication provides an introduction to its subject for Hawaii gardeners and farmers. Tables list plants, both legumes and nonlegumes, suitable for the various purposes described.
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    Hydroponics
    (University of Hawaii, 1982-11) Leonhardt, Kenneth W. ; McCall, Wade W.
    This briefly describes hydroponic cultivation methods, including plants that can be grown and formulas for nutrient solutions.
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    Care for your Garden - Use Green Manure and Cover Crops
    (University of Hawaii, 1987-08) McCall, Wade W.
    Green manure and cover crops are grown to supply additional organic matter and to protect the soil from erosion. Legumes are often preferred for the nitrogen they provide. This is a brief, general guide to using these crops in home gardening.
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    Care for your Garden - Use Windbreaks
    (University of Hawaii, 1986-11) McCall, Wade W.
    Hawaii is at the northern edge of the tropics, where the prevailing winds are the northeasterly trades. These winds are generally 8 to 20 miles per hour, but gusts up to 40 miles per hour or more may occur. These trade winds blow for 300 days or more each year. During the absence of the trade winds, it is possible to have "kona" winds from an opposite or variable direction. This brief publication summarizes types of windbreaks for protecting garden plants.
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    Care for your Garden - Water Properly
    (University of Hawaii, 1986-06) McCall, Wade W.
    Water is essential for plant growth. It supplies the hydrogen and oxygen needed for carbohydrate formation in the plant. It also moves mineral nutrients from the soil into the plant and then to the part of the plant where they are needed. Water is necessary for the transpiration process, which cools the plant. In addition, water maintains the turgidity of the plant and prevents drought stress. Garden plants grow vigorously only when their roots are supplied with adequate moisture. Although roots should be kept moist, the soil around them should not be too wet, because too much water excludes oxygen that is vital for the proper growth and function of the roots.
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    Fertilizers for Fruit Trees in the Home Garden
    (University of Hawaii, 1986-11) McCall, Wade W. ; Chia, C.L.
    This brief article provides general fertilizer recommendations for banana, papaya, and some woody tree fruits.
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    Fertilization of Roses
    (University of Hawaii, 1980-06) McCall, Wade W.
    Roses need an adequate supply of plant nutrients to produce good growth and beautiful flowers. In addition to the foliage and flowers, other benefits result from a suitable fertilizer program. A vigorous healthy rose can better withstand attacks by diseases and insects than those struggling for survival. They can also better withstand wind damage and adverse weather conditions.
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    The Salt Tolerance of Plants
    (University of Hawaii, 1980-06) McCall, Wade W.
    Salinity is a problem in some areas of Hawaii. Salinity is often induced in soils by the application of fertilizer, manures and other materials containing soluble salts. It is important to know plant tolerance to salts in order to choose those plants best adapted to the conditions found in your soils or to adapt soil management practices that will promote suitable conditions for growing plants.
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    Soil Salinity
    (University of Hawaii, 1980-06) McCall, Wade W.
    Salinity is the presence of soluble salts in the soil. Soluble salts may be detrimental by increasing the salt concentration of the soil solution. High concentration of salts in the soil solution directly reduce plant growth.
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    Use of Chemical Amendments to Improve Chemical Properties of Soil
    (University of Hawaii, 1980-06) McCall, Wade W.
    Soils should be in good condition, both physically and chemically, to provide for optimum growth of plants. Many soils are unsuited for this purpose and need amending to improve these properties. Soil amendments are the materials added to the soil for the purpose of making soils better suited for plant growth.
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