Abstract

This trial was conducted to evaluate insecticides allowed for use in organic production. The trial was conducted on a field at Cornell’s New York State Experiment Station in Geneva, NY managed using practices allowed for organic production since 2008. Zucchini “Tigress” was seeded in the greenhouse 29 May and transplanted on 16 Jun into raised beds with 1.25 mil black polyethylene and drip irrigation tape. A solution of 0.5 oz/gal Fertrell fish oil emulsion was applied to all plants at transplanting. Annual ryegrass was seeded between the rows for weed control and mowed periodically as needed. Six treatments and an untreated check were arranged in a RCB design with four replications. Each plot consisted of six plants spaced 18 inch …

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