How to establish a vegetable nursery

Abstract

Most introduced vegetables need proper care and attention during nursery establishment. Usually small vegetable seeds have to be raised carefully in the nursery to obtain healthy seedlings before transplanting. This can be achieved through the use of proper nursery techniques which most vegetable farmers should acquire. The basic principles are outlined in this horticulture note and should provide a useful guide for commercial and backyard vegetables farmers, educationists and food crops extension workers serving throughout Papua New Guinea.