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Revised! SL325, a 12-page illustrated fact sheet by George Hochmuth and Ed Hanlon, summarizes the historical Florida research literature on nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilization of muskmelon. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, August 2010.
SL 329/CV231: A Summary of N and K Research with Muskmelon in Florida (ufl.edu)
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