Cranberry 2000

Project Overview

FNE93-024
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 1993: $6,250.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1993
Region: Northeast
State: Maine
Project Leader:

Commodities

  • Fruits: general small fruits

Practices

  • Production Systems: general crop production

    Proposal summary:

    Objectives: 1) To determine which variety or varieties of cranberries would best be suited for an eastern Maine climate. 2) To determine the different types and quantities of unwanted weeds/vegetation in two growing environments. 3) To analyze the irrigation/water requirements of the planted cranberries in the two environments and two project cost savings, if any, of reduced watering.
    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.