Commercial horticulture encompasses the production and management of ornamental plants and turfgrass, as well as fruits and vegetables for profit. Extension programs in this area focus on challenges facing these segments of the industry in marketing, integrated pest management, sustainable cultural practices, environmental and human health risks, invasive species, regulations, and profitability.
Resources
UT Organic and Sustainable Crop Production
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Biodegradable Mulch Resources & Information
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Tennessee State University Nursery Research Center
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- 2017 Southeastern US Pest Control Guide for Nursery Crops and Landscape Plantings
- IPM for Shrubs in the Southeastern U.S. Vol I
- IPM for Shrubs in the Southeastern U.S. Vol II
- IPM for Select Deciduous Trees in The Southeastern US
- Nursery Irrigation: A Guide for Reducing Risk and Improving Production
- Southeastern US Vegetable Crop Handbook
- 2019 Integrated Orchard Management Guide for Commercial Apples in the Southeast
- Regional guide co-authored by professor and UT Extension specialist Dave Lockwood
- 2019 Southeastern Peach, Nectarine, and Plum Pest Management and Culture Guide
- Regional guide co-authored by professor and UT Extension specialist Dave Lockwood
- Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium Production Guides
- GAP Food Safety Posters
- Promotional food safety posters available for download. Contact professor and UT Extension specialist Annette Wszelaki at annettew@utk.edu for full-sized copies.
- UT and NCSU Pumpkin Variety Trial (2018)
Commercial Landscape Management Specific Resources
