The following publications cover topics related to Commercial Horticulture. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Microgreens Planning Budget
Revised
Use this enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns from producing microgreens in Missouri.
Tomato (High Tunnel) Planning Budget
Revised
Use this enterprise budget as a guide to estimate costs and returns for producing high tunnel tomatoes in Missouri.
Lisianthus Planning Budget
New
Use this enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns for growing lisianthus as a cut flower in Missouri.
Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Property
Revised
Learn how to attract ruby-throated hummingbirds to your property by understanding their behavior and providing suitable habitat and food sources.
Home Lawn Watering Guide
Reviewed
Conserve water and maintain a healthy lawn with tips on optimal watering schedules, recognizing drought stress, and choosing drought-tolerant grasses.
Roses: Selecting and Planting
Revised
Roses are well adapted to many different environmental conditions. They are useful as landscape plants and prized as cut flowers. Since they are the product of centuries of breeding and selection, many shapes, forms, and colors provide endless types to select from and use.
Small Acreage Business Planning in Missouri
New
Learn why business planning around marketing, assets and profitability is important for launching a successful small acreage enterprise. Be sure to envision your goals as you consider enterprises.
Regulations for Selling Safe Canned Foods in Missouri — Fact Sheet
Revised
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Soil Nitrogen Test Information Form
Revised
This testing focuses specifically on measuring nitrogen levels in soil samples for a variety of uses and functions. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.
Home Storage of Fruits and Vegetables in Root Cellars
Reviewed
Use this chart as a quick reference. For more detailed information about constructing and using a root cellar, check the references listed.
Selecting Landscape Plants: Ornamental Vines
Revised
Enhance your landscape with ornamental vines that provide privacy, soften structures, and add seasonal interest. Learn selection, support, and care tips.
Disease Prevention in Home Vegetable Gardens
Revised
Reduce the chances of disease in your home vegetable garden through a combination of proven prevention methods, including sanitation; cultural, physical and biological practices; staking; and solarization. Learn how in this University of Missouri Extensio
Market Channels for Locally Raised Foods
Revised
Sell Missouri vegetables via CSAs; U-pick sales; on-farm, roadside, farmers markets; co-ops; wholesale auctions; restaurants, institutions, supermarkets.
Establishment and Care of Zoysiagrass Lawns
Reviewed
Guide to establishing and maintaining zoysiagrass lawns, covering planting methods, soil prep, and care tips for a healthy, low-maintenance turf.
Natural Lawn Care
Reviewed
Learn lawn care practices that promote soil health, reduce the need for synthetic products, and improve water quality for a healthier, eco-friendly lawn.
Bermudagrass for Athletic Fields
Reviewed
Bermudagrass offers a durable turf solution for athletic fields facing challenges with cool-season grasses due to limited irrigation and heavy use.
Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases
Reviewed
This publication is designed to be a useful reference for diagnosticians, turfgrass managers, industry representatives and others who want to learn how to diagnose and manage common turfgrass diseases caused by plant pathogenic fungi.
Grasses in Shade: Establishing and Maintaining Lawns in Low Light
Reviewed
Learn how to establish and maintain healthy lawns in shaded areas, including grass selection, tree pruning, and proper lawn care techniques.
Pecan Pest Management: Insects and Diseases
Reviewed
This guide details pecan insect pests and diseases that can cause economic losses to Missouri producers.
Cool-Season Grass Cultivars for Athletic Fields
Reviewed
This guide provides turfgrass recommendations for athletic fields, emphasizing irrigation, traffic-tolerant cultivars, and effective seeding methods.
Turfgrass Disease Control
Revised
Protecting Water Quality During Lawn Establishment and Renovation
Reviewed
Establishing a healthy lawn enhances your landscape and benefits the environment. Learn best practices to protect water quality during lawn establishment.
Selecting Landscape Plants: Flowering Trees
Reviewed
Discover how to select flowering trees that enhance your landscape with beauty and seasonal interest, including species like the flowering dogwood.
Managing Raccoon Problems in Missouri
Reviewed
Raccoons have adapted to urban areas, causing damage to property and posing health risks. Learn how to manage and prevent raccoon problems.
Controlling Nuisance Moles
Reviewed
Moles often are a nuisance and can harm your plants. Visit our site to learn about Controlling Nuisance Moles.