Organic pepper production.

Abstract

This chapter discusses the following aspects of organic pepper (Capsicum spp.) production: transplant production, soil fertility management and nutrient budgeting (establishment of cover crops, compost application and composting, and manure application), weed management, disease management, arthropod pest management, and postharvest handling.

Guidelines for Assessing Compost Quality for Safe and Effective Utilization in Vegetable Production

“…Research indicates that organic waste materials suitable for composting can be beneficial to both organic and conventional vegetables growers (Ozores-Hampton, 2012;Ozores-Hampton et al, 2011, 2012Rynk and Richard, 2001;Stoffella et al, 2014). Compost can be applied to improve soil physical properties (water-holding capacity, soil structure, and bulk density), soil chemical properties (cation exchange capacity and plant nutrient availability) and soil biological properties [microbial activity (Ozores-Hampton et al, 2012, 2011Stoffella et al, 2014)]. Therefore, compost is primarily a soilamending product that may improve soil quality, which eventually may improve the productivity of organic vegetable crops.…”

Pest Management of Peppers in Miami-Dade County, Florida

“…Insecticides registered and available for whitefly control include neonicotinoids, diamides, Neemix ® (azadirachtin), Requiem ® (chenopodium ambrosioides), and Movento ® (spirotetramat). Further information on chemical insecticides is available in Chapter 8, "Pepper Production, " in the Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Handbook of Florida (Ozores-Hampton et al 2014).…”

“…Fungicide sprays may be helpful during periods of favorable environmental conditions. Several registered fungicides are available to control the disease, such as Mankocide (copper hydroxide and manozeb), fungicides containing chlorothalonil, Fontelis (penthiopyrad), Cabrio 2.08 F (pyraclostrobin), and Quadris Top (azoxystrobin plus difenoconazole) (Ozores-Hampton et al 2014).…”