Collaborators: Petrus Langenhoven, Lian Duron, Eduardo Miranda, Purdue University, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Colored sweet bell-shaped and tapered peppers are a staple at the farmers’ market. Many small and medium-sized farming operations in Indiana grow this summer crop. High tunnels allow growers to protect their crops and extend their growing season. Sweet peppers, […]

Collaborators: Horticulture Crops Weed Science Lab and Purdue University Student Farm Problem Statement: Small farm operators are hesitant to use herbicides, citing concerns of crop injury and carryover. Additionally, small farm operators often do not have the acreage required to justify using many different herbicides. Often these farmers resort to hand-weeding, especially in small-seeded or […]