CCD-CP-97: Ethnic Vegetables: Hispanic

Matthew Ernst, Cheryl Kaiser | September 13, 2016 (Minor Revision)

There is a growing demand for ethnic fruits, vegetables, and herbs, particularly in larger cities. One obvious reason for this is the increased ethnic diversity of these areas. Many ethnic groups, including Hispanics, have a high per capita consumption of fresh produce. Also contributing to the increased demand for ethnic produce is a greater emphasis on healthy foods and the public's seemingly insatiable desire for variety in their diets. The increased growth of Kentucky's Hispanic population, along with these other factors, present an opportunity for local growers to develop a product mix aimed at these markets.

CCD-CP-53: Ginseng

Matthew Ernst, Cheryl Kaiser | September 1, 2016 (Minor Revision)

Ginseng is a perennial herb that has been used for medicinal purposes in China and other Asian countries for centuries. American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is native to the rich hardwood forests of Canada and the eastern half of the United States, including Kentucky. Today Kentucky leads the nation in wild ginseng production. While wild American ginseng is not yet considered endangered, it is protected by federal and state laws. Because ginseng regulations are subject to change, the State Ginseng Coordinator in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) should be contacted for the latest laws and restrictions. Additionally, laws will vary from state to state; the information in this profile is pertinent to Kentucky only.

CCD-CP-94: Edamame

Matthew Ernst, Cheryl Kaiser | September 1, 2016 (Minor Revision)

Edamame is the Japanese name for edible soybeans consumed at the green stage. Also referred to as vegetable soybeans, edamame is the same species as the traditional grain soybean (Glycine max) commonly grown in Kentucky. However, compared to grain soybean, edamame seeds are larger with a sweet, nutty flavor, and better digestibility.

PR-641: 2011 Nursery and Landscape Research Report

Sharon Bale, Win Dunwell, Rick Durham, Bill Fountain, Bob Geneve, John Hartman, Dewayne Ingram, John Obrycki, Dan Potter, Nicole Gauthier, Richard Warner, Tim Woods | August 30, 2016 (New)

The UK Nursery and Landscape Program coordinates the efforts of faculty, staff, and students in several departments within the College of Agriculture tor the benefit of the Kentucky nursery and landscape industry.

CCD-CP-81: Maple Syrup

Christy Cassady, Matthew Ernst | August 17, 2016 (New)

Maple syrup is made by processing (boiling) tree sap. Sap may be processed from all maple tree species; the highest sugar content usually occurs in sugar maple and black maple sap. Maple sugaring may occur wherever late winter temperatures permit sap collection, ideally when nighttimes are below freezing and daytime highs do not exceed 45F. Kentucky is among the southernmost states for commercial maple syrup production.

CCD-CP-109: Organic Lettuce and Leafy Greens

Matthew Ernst, Cheryl Kaiser | August 5, 2016 (Minor Revision)

Leafy greens and lettuce, which are among the most popular fresh market vegetables grown commercially in Kentucky, have excellent potential for organic production. Organic crops are produced using integrated pest management and fertilization methods that do not include synthetic compounds. Growers producing and selling lettuce and greens with an organic label must be certified by a USDA-approved state agency (e.g. the Kentucky Department of Agriculture) or private agency, plus follow production standards regulated by the National Organic Program (NOP).

CCD-CP-66: Chinese Chestnuts

Matthew Ernst, Cheryl Kaiser | July 18, 2016 (Minor Revision)

American chestnuts (Castanea dentata), once prominent in the eastern U.S. landscape, all but disappeared in the mid-1900s when chestnut blight eradicated nearly all of these popular trees. Blight resistant varieties of Chinese chestnut (Castanea mollissima) are a viable alternative for commercial chestnut production.

CCD-BG-6: 2016 Kentucky Grape Costs and Returns: Budget Summaries and Assumptions

Matthew Ernst, Patsy Wilson, Tim Woods | July 15, 2016 (Minor Revision)

Production budgets for American, hybrid, European (vinifera), and table grape varieties were updated to estimate grape profitability in Kentucky for 2016. This analysis indicates that wine grapes can be economically feasible in Kentucky when best production practices are followed that maximize yields and when market prices approach $1,200/ton for vinifera wine grapes and $1,000 per ton for French-American and American hybrid wine grape varieties. Sound management that maximizes wine grape yields and minimizes input costs, with marketing that captures top grape prices, is absolutely necessary for economically viable wholesale grape production in Kentucky.

CCD-BG-9: Wine Grapes, Kentucky, 2016: Vinifera

Matthew Ernst, Patsy Wilson, Tim Woods | July 15, 2016 (Minor Revision)

Budget worksheet.

CCD-BG-7: Table Grapes, Kentucky, 2016

Matthew Ernst, Steve Isaacs, Patsy Wilson, Tim Woods | July 15, 2016 (Minor Revision)

Budget worksheet.