North Florida Research and Education Center - Suwannee Valley
7580 County Road 136
Live Oak, FL 32060
Phone: (386) 362-1725 ext 103
Fax: (386) 362-3067
Email: bobhoch@ufl.edu

Publications

Bob Hochmuth
Multi County Extension Agent - Vegetables

NFREC Reports 2004

• The Effect of Abcissic Acid (VBC-30025) on the Acceleration of Ripening of Bell Pepper   Robert Hochmuth, Lei Lani Davis, Wanda Laughlin, Steve Sargent, Adrian Berry, and Eric Simonne
• Effect of Various Soil Fumigant, Mulch Type, and Herbicide Treatments on Pepper Plant Stand and Control of Nutsedge and Nematodes Robert C. Hochmuth, Wanda L. Laughlin, Scott S. Kerr, Lei Lani L. Davis, Eric H. Simonne, William M. Stall, Anthony W. Weiss, Jerry Nance, and John Mirusso
• Poblano Pepper Cultivar Evaluation for North Florida in the Spring of 2004 Robert C. Hochmuth, Wanda L. Laughlin, Eric H. Simonne
• Developing a Production System for Growing Organic Herbs Using Soilless Culture in a Greenhouse Robert C. Hochmuth, Lei Lani L. Davis, Wanda L. Laughlin, Eric H. Simonne, and Richard K. Sprenkel
• The Effect of Bokashi (a fermented microbial amendment) on the Production and Quality of Cucumber Robert C. Hochmuth, Wanda L. Laughlin, and Eric H. Simonne

Circulars

• Simonne, Eric H., Studstill, David , Worthington, Christine , Hochmuth, Robert C., Davis, Wayne , Shajan, Josh . Watermelon Variety Trial Results - Live Oak in Vegetable Variety Trial Results in Florida for 2002. S-396 58 pg
• Simonne, Eric , Hochmuth, Robert , Kucharek, Thomas A., Studstill, David , Davis, Wayne E.. Decorative Pumpkin Variety Trial Results - Live Oak. Gulf Coast REC: GCREC, S396 2002.
• Hochmuth, Robert , Olson, Steve , Hochmuth, George . Polyethylene Mulching for Early Vegetable Production in North Florida. UF/IFAS: UF/IFAS Extension Circular 805, CIR805 2002.
• Simonne, Eric H., Hochmuth, Robert C., Studstill, David , Davis, Wayne E.. Watermelon-Triploid Variety Trial Results - Live Oak. Gulf Coast REC: GCREC, S-396 2002.
• Simonne, Eric H., Hochmuth, Robert C., Studstill, David , Davis, Wayne E.. Decorative Pumpkin Strip Variety Trial Results - Live Oak. Gulf Coast REC: GCREC, 2002.
• Simonne, Eric , Hochmuth, Robert . Okra Variety Trial Results - Live Oak. Gulf Coast REC: GCREC , S-396 2001. 1 pg
• Simonne, Eric , Hochmuth, Robert . Decorative Pumpkin Variety Trial Results - Live Oak. Gulf Coast REC: GCREC, S396 2001. 2 pg

• Hochmuth, R. C. 2004. "Small Farms and Alternative Enterprise Focus at NFREC-Suwannee Valley" In Citrus & Vegetable Magazine  May 2004
• Hochmuth, R. C. 2004. "Protecting Groundwater & Endangered Species" In Citrus & Vegetable Magazine May 2004
• Hochmuth, G. J., Hochmuth, R. C. & Olson, S. M. 2004. "Mulch for early production" In Citrus and Vegetable Magazine 20:52(2)
• Cox, Billy , Hochmuth, Robert C.. Nothing Seedy About Modern Watermelons. Florida Today May 25, 2003
• Hochmuth, Robert C.. Treating Drip Irrigation Systems with Chlorine. Citrus and Vegetable Magazine Aug 2003
• Smith, John L., Hewitt, Tim , Hochmuth, Robert C., Hochmuth, George J.. Greenhouse Production Profitability and Cash Flow Analysis. Citrus and Vegetable Magazine Aug 2003
• Hochmuth, Robert C.. Update on Greenhouse Vegetable Pesticide Labels. Citrus and Vegetable Magazine Jan 2003 
• Hochmuth, Robert C.. Greenhouse Production in Florida, Alternative Greenhouse Crops. Citrus and Vegetable Magazine Apr 2003
• Hochmuth, George J., Hochmuth, Robert C.. Keys to Successful Tomato and Cucumber Production in Perlite Media. Citrus and Vegetable Magazine Apr 2003
• Hochmuth, Robert C.. Research Report; Research Roundup at NFREC-Suwannee Valley. Citrus and Vegetable Magazine Sep 2003
  Allen, Michael , Hochmuth, George J., Hochmuth, Robert C., Duval, John . Soilless Solution Shows Potential. Florida Grower Mar 2003
• Hochmuth, Robert C.. Considering an Alternative Crop. Citrus and Vegetable Magazine Oct 2003
• Docaver, Jacquelyne , Hochmuth, Robert C.. Florida Hydroponics. The Growing Edge Sep 2003
• Hochmuth, George J., Jones, Justin , Hochmuth, Robert C.. Poultry Manure Testing and Utilization for Mulched Vegetable Production. Citrus and Vegetable Magazine Oct 2003

• Hochmuth, R. C. "Properly Recycled Perlite Saves Money, Does Not Reduce Greenhouse Tomato Yield, and Can be Reused for Many Years" In HortTechnology 2004 Frequency: Monthly/Refereed Horttech 00259 Review In Journal/Scholarly
• Vaculin, Paul , Hochmuth, Robert C., Simonne, Eric H.. Effect of Bed Width on Drip-Applied K-Pam for Purple Nutsedge Control. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Conference. Nov 2003 2003.
• Dinkins, David , Sweat, Micheal , Hochmuth, Robert , Stapleton, Suzanne . Demonstrating Sustainable Alternative Production Methods for North Florida Strawberry Growers. FAEP Annual Meeting. Sept 2001.

• Hochmuth, R. C. 2004. "Understanding water movement in mulched beds on sandy soils: an approach to econologically sound fertigation in vegetable production" In Acta Hort
• Hochmuth, R. C. 2004. "Long term effect of fertilization and irrigation recommendations on watermelon yield and soil-water nitrate levels in Florida's sandy soils." In Acta Hort  97-103:ActaHort 627
• Hochmuth, R. C. 2004. "Integrated water and nutrient management for bell pepper grown with plasticulture" In Acta Hort  181-186:627
• Hochmuth, R. C. 2004. "Field Evaluation of Watermelon Grown on Paper/Polymerized Vegetable Oil Mulches" In HortSciences
• Hochmuth, R. C. 2004. "Evaluation of Twelve Greenhouse Beit-Alpha Cucumber Varieties and Two Growing Systems" In Acta Hort 659
• Hochmuth, R. C., Davis, L., Laughlin, W., Simonne, E. H., Sargent, S. A. & Berry, A. 2004. "Evaluation of twelve beit-alpha cucumber varieties and two growing systems" In Acta Hort 461-466:659
• Hochmuth, R. C. 2004. "Effect of 1,3-Dichloropropene & Chloropicrin on Purple Nutsedge Control Under Two Mulches and Two Application Methods" In Florida State Horticultural Society Proceedings  116:2003
• Studstill, D. W., Simonne, E. H., Hochmuth, R. C. & Hochmuth, G. J. 2004. "Muskmelon fruit yield and quality response to chicken litter used as preplant fertilizer" In Acta Hort  Journal Article
• Hochmuth, Robert C., Davis, Wayne , Stall, William , Simonne, Eric H., Weiss, Anthony , Nance, Jerry , Mirusso, John . Effect of 1,3 Dichloropropene and Chloropicrin on Purple Nutsedge Control Under Two Mulches and Two Application Methods. Florida State Horticultural Society 2003.
• Hochmuth, Robert C., Davis, Wayne , Stall, William , Simonne, Eric H., Weiss, Anthony . Evaluating Nutsedge Control with Various Formulations and Rates of 1,3 Dichloropropene Chemigated Using Drip Tape Under Two Polyethylene Mulches. Florida State Horticultural Society 115:195-196 2002.
• Hochmuth, Robert C., Davis, Wayne , Simonne, Eric H., Stall, William , Nance, Jerry , Mirusso, John , Weiss, Anthony . What We Have learned About Soil Fumigant Chemigation via Drip Irrigation. 2003 Florida Agricultural Conference & Trade Show (FACTS) April , 2003.
• Simonne, Eric H., Dukes, Michael , Hochmuth, Robert C., Studstill, David , Kerr, Scott . Are You "Dying" to See Where the Irrigation Water Goes?. Florida Agricultural Conference & Trade Show (FACTS) April , 2003.
• Simonne, Eric H., Studstill, David , Hochmuth, George J., Hochmuth, Robert C.. Drip Irrigation: A Tool to Succeed in the BMP Era. Florida Agricultural Conference & Trade Show (FACTS) April , 2003
• Hochmuth, Robert C., Davis, Wayne E., Stall, William , Simonne, Eric H., Weiss, Anthony . Evaluating Nutsedge Control (Cyperus spp) With Various Formulations and Rates of 1, 3-Dichloropropene Chemigated Using Drip Tape Under Two Polyethylene Mulches. Florida State Horticultural Society 2002.
• Simonne, Eric H., Studstill, David , Dukes, Michael , Hochmuth, Robert C., Davis, Wayne E.. Custom-Made Drip-Irrigation Systems for Integrated Water and Nutrient Management Research and Demonstrations. Florida State Horticultural Society 2002.
• Hochmuth, George J., Jasso-Chaverria, C. , Hochmuth, Robert C., Stapleton, Suzanne C., Sargent, Steve , Lamb, Elizabeth , Wade, Mark A.. Field Soilless Culture as an Alternative to Soil Methyl Bromide Fumigation for Vegetable in Florida. Florida State Horticultural Society 2002.
• Hochmuth, Robert C.. Challenges in Developing and Implementing BMP Educational Programs at the County Level . Florida Agricultural Conference & Trade Show (FACTS) May , 2002.
• Stapleton, Suzanne C., Hochmuth, Robert C.. Greenhouse Production of Several Fresh-Cut Herbs in Vertical Systems. Florida Agricultural Conference & Trade Show (FACTS) May , 2002.
• Lamb, Elizabeth , Neill, David , Hochmuth, George J., Hochmuth, Robert C., Stapleton, Suzanne C., Jasso-Chaverria, C. , Sargent, Steve . In-field Soilless Culture of Tomatoes and Peppers as an Alternative to Methyl Bromide. Florida Agricultural Conference and Trade Show (FACTS) May , 2002.
• Stapleton, Suzanne , Hochmuth, Robert . Greenhouse Production of Several Fresh Cut Herbs in Vertical Hydroponic Systems in North Florida. Florida State Hort Society 2001.
• Tyson, Richard , Hochmuth, Robert , Hochmuth, George , Sweat, Michael . A Decade of Change in Florida's Greenhouse Vegetable Industry 1991-2001. Florida State Hort Society 2001.
• Waldo, Eric , Duval, J. , Hochmuth, George , Hochmuth, Robert . Techniques, Challenges, and Opportunities of Using Perlite Filled Lay-Flat Bags for Commercial Strawberry Production in Florida. Florida State Hort Society 2001.
• Simonne, Eric , Hochmuth, Robert , others, and . On-Farm Irrigation Scheduling for Vegetables Using the Watermark Soil Moisture Sensor. Florida Ag Conference & Tradeshow Proceedings p 17-22 2001.
• Sweat, Michael , Dinkins, David , Hochmuth, Robert , Stapleton, Suzanne. Conditioning Strawberry Transplants for Early Production in North Florida. American Society of Plasticulture 2001.

• Hochmuth, R. C. "2005 Muskmelon fruit yield and quality response to chicken litter used as preplant fertilizer" In Acta Horticulture Frequency: Other/Refereed Journal Article In Journal/Scholarly

• Tyson, R. V., Hochmuth, R. C., Lamb, E. M., McAvoy, E. J., Olczyk, T. & Lamberts, M. L. "Greenhouse vegetables in Florida's mild winter climate - 2004 update" In Acta Horticulture. Other/Refereed 37-40:vol 1, no.659 Journal Article In Journal/Scholarly

• Simonne, Eric H., Dukes, Michael , Hochmuth, Robert C., Hochmuth, George J., Studstill, David , Davis, Wayne . Long Term Effect of Fertilization and Irrigation Recomendations on Watermelon Yield and Soil-Water Nitrate Levels in Florida's Sandy Soils. Acta Hort. 2003.

• Studstill, David , Simonne, Eric H., Hutchinson, Chad , Hochmuth, Robert C., Dukes, Michael , Davis, Wayne . Procedures for Monitoring Pumpkin Nutrition Status with Sap Testing. Commum. Soil Science Plant Anal. 34 (15&16) 2003. : Pp. 2355 -2362

• Shogren, Randall L., Hochmuth, Robert C.. Field Evaluation of Watermelon Grown on Paper/Polymerized Vegetable Oil Mulches. Hort Science. 2003

• Simonne, Eric H., Dukes, Michael , Hochmuth, Robert C., Hochmuth, George J., Studstill, David , Davis, Wayne E.. Long-Term Effect of Fertigation and irrigation Recommendations on Watermelon Yield and Soil-Water Nitrate Levels in Florida's Sandy Soils. Acta Hort. 2002.

• Simonne, Eric , Hochmuth, Robert , et al. Evaluation of New Okra Varieties for Bare Ground and Plasticulture Production. Hort Technology. 2001.

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