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In December, Enza Zaden/Vitalis Seeds hosted a field day at its research station near Myakka to showcase its line of herbs and leafy greens. According to Erica Renaud, the company is seeing growth in Florida, particularly in plantings of arugula in the southern part of the state.

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Recent Articles ► Leafy Vegetables
Duda Farm Fresh Foods Announces New Celery Patents
January 9, 2012
Patents cover company's "Sweet Sensations" and "Celery Sensations" varieties.
New Lettuce Looms Large
October 13, 2011
It doubles the yield of baby leaves with barely more than 10% of the number of seeds.
Pest Of The Month: Aster Yellows
October 10, 2011
Aster Yellows, a disease vectored by the aster leafhopper, is a problem in a variety of crops.
Learning From A Legend
June 8, 2011
An influential industry leader, George Tanimura taught many over the years.
Talking With A Legend
May 23, 2011
George Tanimura left a World War II internment camp to build – along with the Antle family – a giant lettuce operation.
North Carolina State Receives Cabbage Germplasm Collection From Monsanto
May 18, 2011
The material includes germplasm from the U.S., Europe, and Japan. The collection, previously managed by Monsanto cabbage breeder Dr. Glen Ruttencutter...
Food Safety Group Launches New Blog
April 21, 2011
California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement will provide on-farm insights.
Dealing With Downy Mildew
February 7, 2011
Growers must recognize the symptoms of lettuce downy mildew, how the disease spreads, and employ the correct management strategies.
New Lettuce Lines Offer Improved Shelflife, Disease Resistance
January 20, 2011
To control economic losses to California and Arizona’s lettuce industry, scientists are working to develop new Romaine lettuce breeding lines that p...
On The Move
May 6, 2010
This is the story of how one of the largest growers/shippers provides lettuce year-round.
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Equipment Profiles: Field Tractors
In the time between growing seasons, much planning and work needs to get done in order to properly prepare your fields for the next crop. Here are som... Read article