Year: 1987
Type: article
Abstract: The covered trench (CT) planting system was evaluated for increasing early yield of ‘Grande Rio 66’ bell pepper ( Capsicum annum). Trenches covered with either one of three polyethylene materials (black, solid clear, or slitted clear) were compared to standard, raised flat-topped beds. Treatments were applied with a modified sled-type bed shaper and a conventional plastic mulch applicator. The slitted clear polyethylene CT treatment resulted in 45% of the total marketable fruit harvested in the first harvest as compared to 29% from the raised flat-topped beds. This treatment also increased total yield by ≈ 2000 kg·ha −1 over the standard, raised flat-topped beds.
Source: HortScience
Authors: Frank J. Dainello, R. R. Heineman
Institution: Texas A&M University
Language: English
Subfield: Soil Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,000
OpenAlex ID: W2471528993