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Danielcalza
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3 years ago Moved to a wiki page. https://github.com/TREC-Agroecology/hemp/wiki/Essential-oil-N-Study---2021-SOP
Project Objectives - To determine EO hemp (Cannabis sativa) response to applied nitrogen.
Project Description - Essential oil N Study
Project Protocol - 3 varieties x 6 rates x 4 reps. (18 trt).
Field size: L 242' x W 160’. (0.89 ac).
Plot size: L 25' x W 12'. (300 sqft).
Field Design - RCB with 4 reps. Blocked by replication.
Field Diagrams - Maps can be found on TEAMS.
Projected Start Date- Mid-April, Early-May.
Projected End Date- September/October.
Project Manager(s)- Daniel, Ajit.
Projected Planting Date- May 6st, 2021 (5/6/2021).
Crop(s)- Hemp: Essential oil - cv. Wife (CBD), CBG ICE (CBG), Maverick (Dual)
Irrigation - Drip-tape and possibly Solid set: over-head sprinklers.
Applications - Six (6) Nitrogen treatments, split between **four (4) applications.
Planting methods - (Wife and CBG ICE) - 3' Mounds, planted in center 1.25'. Transplanted by hand.
Data Collection & Sampling -
Project Maintenance -
Equipment needed - Moldboard plow, Harrow disk, raised bed shaper, roto-tiller, herbicide wagon, others - TBD.
Field crew assistance - Yes. For irrigation and land preparation.
Land Request
Preferred block- Block 10.
Section- Eastside.
Area/Acres requested- L 242' x W 160’. (0.89 ac).
Greenhouse - Yes.
To Do: Update check list
-[] Complete TREC Land Request
-[] Complete TREC Greenhouse Request
-[] Request faculty sponsor to complete UFarm request.
Land Preparation
Cultivation (mowing, moldboard plow, disc and level the field, form raised beds, drilling holes, etc.) -
Row Length - 25 ft.
In-Row Spacing - 8.5 inches for direct seed. 6 plants for transplants.
Between-Row Spacing - 6 ft.
Field Buffers - 30 ft.
Seeding? (Direct, Broadcast, Incorporated, Drill, Earthway, etc.) - direct.
Transplants? - Yes.
Support Structure (Rebar, String, etc.) - Yes, bamboo for transplants.
Plastic Mulch? - NA, paper mulch will be used on transplants.
Full image of field layout, design, and plot arrangement - Maps and layouts can be found on TEAMS.
Date to complete land preparation - 5/1/2021.
To Do: Update check list
-[] Complete TREC field preparation request
-[] Row Crop
-[] Plastic Culture
-[] Fruit Crop
Irrigation
Drip Tape? (drip placement, emitter spacing, flow-rate GPM/100 ft., etc.) - Drip tape. 2 lines per bed*?
Solid set? (overhead irrigation, microsprinkler) - Solid set - overhead.
Irrigation Timing (frequency and trigger) - As needed [Once per week for first 2-3 weeks to germinate and establish].
Irrigation Amount (per application) - 1 inch.
To Do: Update check list
-[] Complete TREC fieldwork request for irrigation.
Fertilizer Application
Label Name - Urea (N), Triple Super Phosphate (P), Sulfate of Potash (K)
Analysis rates (NPK, etc.) - 46-0-0 (N), 0-46-0 (P), 0-0-50 (K)
Application rate per acre - Urea
Application method (banded on top of the bed, soil incorporation, etc.) - Pre-plant incorporated - except nitrogen.
Application timing and frequency - TBD.
Lab or field personnel - Ajit, Daniel.
To Do: Update check list
-[] Fertilizer request form
Herbicide Application
Label Name - Dual Magnum.
Active ingredient(s) and concentration - S-metolachlor, benoxacor.
Resistance Management: Group 15 Herbicide.
Restricted Entry Interval (REI): 24 hours.
Application rate per acre - 1 pint.
Application method (pre-plant broadcast incorporated, shank or drip applied, etc.) - pre-planting, sprayer.
Application timing, frequency, and location - Once at pre-planting. Only in the buffer rows.
Lab or field personnel - Daniel, Ajit, Jacob.
Pesticide Application
Label Name - NA.
Active ingredient(s) and concentration - NA.
Application rate per acre - NA.
Application method (pre-plant broadcast incorporated, shank or drip applied, etc.) - NA.
Application timing and frequency - NA.
Lab or field personnel - NA.
To Do: Update check list
-[] Worker Protection Standard Training
-[] Review "Training Workers and Handlers under the 2016 Revision Requirements" by Frederick M. Fishel.
-[] Found in the TREC network Unit drive > TREC Pesticide Use information > WPS information
-[] Pesticide request form
Project Maintenance Events
Research treatment application - Six (6) Nitrogen treatments, split between **four (4) applications. - TBD.
Weeding - PRE: Dual Magnum.** POST: cultivation or hooded applications.
Scouting - Weekly.
Sampling -
Harvesting and Sampling -
Project removal -
To Do: Update check list
-[] Equipment Request
-[] Complete TREC fieldwork request well ahead of maintenance events.
Data Collection & Sampling
Database - TEAMS, GitHub.
Data type -
Data storage -
Metadata -
Data collection -
Protocols -
Timing -
Logistics -
Sample processing and analysis -
Contingencies
What important decisions are next to be made or remain a challenge?
What could possibly go wrong?