Handbook Senior Editor: J.M. Kemble, Auburn University, Auburn, AL Associate Editors: M.B. Bertucci Universality of Arkansas Weed Science K.M. Jennings North Carolina State University Weed Science I.M. Meadows North Carolina State University Plant Pathology C. Rodrigues Auburn University Food Safety Great American Media Services: Gerry Bogdon Vice President & Group Publisher 616-520-2177 gbogdon@greatamericanpublish.com Greg Sebel Associate Publisher 616-520-2146 gsebel@greatamericanpublish.com Cindi Olwell Western Account Manager 616-520-2174 colwell@greatamericanpublish.com Gary Pullano Editor 616-520-2144 gpullano@greatamericanpublish.com Stephen Kloosterman Associate Editor 616-520-2152 skloosterman@greatamericanpublish.com 2022 Vegetable Crop Handbook for Southeastern United States Photo credits: Top & Bottom Left: Red cabbage head close to harvest. Credit: K. Fontenot, LSU Ag Center Top & Bottom Right: Maturing cauliflower head. Credit: K. Fontenot, LSU Ag Center Center Middle: Hydroponic leaf lettuce. Credit: I.M. Meadows, North Carolina State University Center Left: Green bell peppers at harvest. Credit: K. Fontenot, LSU Ag Center Center Right: Garden beet roots from a variety trial. Credit: K. Fontenot, LSU Ag Center 3 J.F. Walgenbach North Carolina State University Entomology A.L. Wszelaki University of Tennessee Horticulture