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  1. Using °Brix as an Indicator of Vegetable Quality: Instructions for Measuring °Brix in Cucumber, Leafy Greens, Sweet Corn, Tomato, and Watermelon

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1653

    accurate and consistent readings throughout the growing season. Clean Clean the refractometer and press ... wipe to clean the refractometer. The lens contains glass and should not be damaged. Drying the well ... taking °Brix readings for the day, clean and put away the refractometer. It is best to store ...

  2. Abnormal Ears in Corn—When and Why Do They Develop?

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0139

    literature reports, the horizontal brown arrows indicate the main period when the event occurs, and the thin ... horizontal gray arrows indicate possible time variations for each event. The ear shoot initiation arrow ...

  3. Ohio Commercial Pesticide Applicator Requirements: Who Needs a License and What Steps to Take

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0140

    drift and clean up any dry pesticide product that moves off-target. Apply only registered pesticide ...

  4. Fire Blight of Apples and Pears

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-fru-22-0

    blighted twigs, make a clean cut into healthy tissue that is at least 4 inches below visibly dead wood. ... movement of bacteria in the orchard if done carefully and correctly. However, if proper sanitation ... tissue that is at least 12 to 15 inches below diseased wood, and pruning tools must be sanitized after ...

  5. Living on a Fixed Income

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ss-159

    unexpected event. Experts recommend that a minimum of $1,000 be set aside for an emergency. They also advise ... Therefore, if your basic needs of rent/mortgage, utilities, food, medications, and transportation are $1,000 ... difficult to pay for your basic needs. Having a budget may help you to say no when it is necessary. Each ...

  6. Thorn Bushes for Trainers and Supervisors

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-892278

    cause an infection. Clean the wound with rubbing alcohol. Apply iodine or an anti-bacterial ointment. If ... gloves when you handle thorn bushes. Clean cuts and scratches with rubbing alcohol and apply iodine or an ... 2. If you are cutting bushes, wear eye protection and a safety hard hat.     T     F 3. Clean cuts ...

  7. Nematode Diseases of Plants

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-gen-8

    The basic body plan of a nematode is a “tube within a tube.” Nematodes feed on other microorganisms ... plants only into pasteurized soil mixes. Keep containers, bins, benches and flats clean. Fumigate outdoor ... of Plants Nematode Diseases of Plants Parasitic Higher Plants Sanitation and Phytosanitation (SPS): ...

  8. On-Farm Agrichemical Mixing/Loading Pad

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/fabe-522

    store rinsate from equipment cleaning and maintenance. Be easy to use and access. Containment Figure 2. ... facilitate cleaning. All activities associated with handling agrichemicals should be conducted on the ... Unloading and clean-out of sprayer tanks and plumbing. External washing of application equipment. Park farm ...

  9. Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Blueberries, Blackberries, and Raspberries

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5511

    following fact sheets: Drying Fruits and Vegetables, HYG-5347 Preserving Pie Fillings, HYG-5355 Basics for ...

  10. Food Safety and Garden Flooding

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1154

    then thoroughly clean and cook the product before eating it. Root and tuber crops such as carrots, ... removal by washing or sanitation is nearly impossible. Consider crop maturity Plants with fruit (i.e., ... harvesting containers and then sanitize them with a disinfectant such as Lysol, diluted bleach (one part ...

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