PMC Programs

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• Horticulture
  • Horticulture Program
  • Publications and Reports
    • Rhubarb Variety Trials, 1988
    • Apple Rootstocks, 1988
    • Broccoli Variety Trial Report, 2014
    • Broccoli Variety Trial Report, 2015
    • Garlic Variety Trial Report, 2015
  • Resources
    • Vegetable Variety Trials, Mat-Su Valley, 1989
    • UAF Cooperative Extension Service
    • Alaska Pacific University, Spring Creek Farm
    • NRCS Programs
    • Alaska Division of Agriculture Grants
    • Alaska Agriculture Statistics Annual Overview
• Industrial Hemp
  • Industrial Hemp Program
• Invasive Plants
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  • Plant Profiles
    • Canada thistle
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  • Quarantined Aquatic Plants
  • SOA Prohibited and Noxious Weeds
  • Weed Free Certification
    • About Weed Free Certification
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  • Publications and Reports
    • Strategic Plan
    • Canada thistle Management Plan (PDF)
    • 2013 Canada thistle Report (PDF)
    • 2014 Canada thistle Report (PDF)
    • 2015 Canada thistle Report (PDF)
    • Spotted knapweed Report (PDF)
    • Terrestrial Weed Identification Field Guide(PDF)
  • Invasive Resources
• Plant Pathology
  • Plant Pathology Program
  • Plant Pathology Lab Fees, Instructions, and Forms
  • Publications and Reports
    • Late Blight Management Plan for Alaska, 2005
    • 2017 AK Potato Seed Certification Handbook
    • Tobacco Rattle Virus in Peonies: A Reference Guide for Cut Flower and Rootstock Producers
    • Tobacco Mosaic Virus
    • Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus and Thrips Vectors
  • Resources
    • Exotic Plant Diseases - UAF Cooperative Extension Course
    • Peony Grower's Guide - Washington State University Extension
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    • Kelly Solutions Pesticide Control Program
• Potatoes
  • Potato Program
  • Certified Seed Potato Production
  • Disease Risk Monitoring
  • Publications and Reports
    • Late Blight Management Plan for Alaska, 2005
    • AK Seed Potato Certification Handbook, 2017
    • 2018 AK Certified Seed Potato Growers
    • 2018 Potato Postharvest Processing Evaluation Report
    • 2013 Potato Variety Trial Project
    • 2015 Field Potato Evaluation
    • 2016 Potato Germplasm Winter Growout
    • Download .zip video of 2014 Potato Symposium Meeting
  • Resources
    • Potato Association of America
    • Global Potato News
    • European Association for Potato Research
    • National Potato Council
    • Long Island Horticultural Research & Extension Centerl
    • UAF: Late Blight in Alaska
    • US Pest Risk Model
    • Alaska Agriculture Statistics Annual Overview
• Revegetation
  • Revegetation Program
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    • AK Coastal Revegetation & Erosion Control Guide
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  • Seed Production Program
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  • Publications and Reports
    • Guidelines for Planting Seeds of Alaska Native Plants
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    • USDA Plants Database
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5310 S Bodenburg Spur
Palmer, AK 99645
Phone: 907-745-4469
Fax: 907-746-1568

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Horticulture Evaluation Program

The PMC Horticulture Program's goal in conducting these Observation Variety Trials is to determine which varieties will perform well under certain locations in Alaska. This information is valuable to public and private growers. The PMC can offer advice on crop selection, plant hardiness, cultivation and harvest techniques for an individual's region.

 

Current Crop Research

• Caneberries
• Apple
• Asparagus
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower

In 2014 an observation trial of primocane and floricane raspberry and blackberry varieties were planted at the PMC. Every year, these varieties will be observed for winter survivability and production qualities. Varieties are listed below:

Raspberries:

Floricanes
• Boyne
• Cascade Delight
• Latham
• Nova
• SK Red Mammoth

Primocanes
• Autumn Britten
• Heritage
• Joan J
• Polana

Blackberries:

Primocanes
• Prime Ark®
• Prime Jan
• Prime Jim

 

The Plant Materials Center dedicated an area in its fields to apple rootstock. It is fence enclosed and contains seedling and clonal rootstocks. Every year staff collects seed locally and obtains rootstocks commercially for observation. The hardiest rootstocks are selected every year to remain in the trial. New rootstocks are planted every year for new selections to be made.

Multiple asparagus variety evaluation trials are being conducted by the PMC.

2013 trial planting: A small plot of asparagus varieties were planted and are being observed each year. Varieties are listed below:

• Guelph Millennium
• Jersey Knight
• Jersey Supreme
• Purple Passion

2014 trial planting: Three plots were established through Specialty Crop Grant funding, one at the PMC, one on the Kenai Peninsula and one in the Interior. Varieties are listed below:

• Guelph Millennium
• Mondeo
• Jersey Knight
• Jersey Supreme
• Jersey Gem
• Jersey Giant
• Porthos (NJ 1025)
• Sequoia (NJ 1113)
• NJ 1122
• Del Monte 361
• UC 157
• Purple Passion
• Pacific Purple

In 2014 the PMC conducted a demonstration trial of broccoli varieties. The trials will continue to determine marketable yields from the same varieties. Varieties are listed below:
• Arcadia
• Belstar
• Blue Wind
• Bonanza
• Coronado Crown
• Diplomat
• Green King
• Green Magic
• Packman
• Waltham #29

Broccoli Variety Trial Report, 2014
Broccoli Variety Trial Report, 2015

In 2015 the PMC will conduct a demonstration trial of cauliflower varieties with growers throughout the state. The trial is funded by Specialty Crop Grant funding. Varieties are listed below:
White:
• Amazing
• Attribute
• Baldo
• Bishop
• Bos 92126
• Candid Charm
• Casper
• Celeritas
• Cielo Blanco
• Denali
• Early White
• Freedom
• Minuteman
• Ravella
• Skywalker
• Snow Crown
• Snowball Self Blanching
• SnowBall Y
• Symphony
• Synergy
• Titan
• Venus

Purple:
• Purple of Sicily
• Violetta Italia
• Graffiti

Yellow:
• Cheddar
• Sunset
• Orange Burst

Green:
• Vitaverde
• Green Macerata
• Mount Verde
• Panther

Romanesca:
• Veronica
• 26-70
• Orbit

Additional Reports

Garlic Variety Trial Report, 2015
You may also search our online database for additional publications.

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