Hydrangea Cultivars

Published on Apr. 14, 2025

Edited from a November 28, 2001 article by Laura Skillman. Expansion of the cut flower production mix to include additional hydrangea species could create niche markets for some Kentucky growers.

NC-140 Rootstock Trials

Published on Apr. 9, 2025

NC-140 ROOTSTOCK TRIALS AT THE UKREC (1998-present)

Cooperative Rootstock Planting at UKREC

Published on Apr. 9, 2025

The first cooperative rootstock planting at the UKREC began in 1990 with Gerald R. Brown as project leader and Dwight Wolfe (hired: 1984, retired: 2024) as research specialist. Further plantings followed in 1993, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, and 2019. Joseph G. Masabni took over as project leader in 2002 followed by Douglas D.

100 Years of Research at UKREC: Fruit and Vegetable Work

Published on Apr. 9, 2025

Horticultural research began within the first few years of the West Kentucky Sub-Experiment Station when superintendent Samuel Lowery planted 320 peach trees and 120 apple trees in 1926. Strawberries, raspberries, and tomatoes were also grown on the farm. By 1928, an additional 660 peach trees were planted for horticulture projects.