The Performance of Representative Asian Vegetables in Different Production Systems in Texas

Demand for Asian vegetables is rising rapidly due to changing demographics and increasing consumer awareness of their health benefits. However, growers are not familiar with growing these “foreign” crops insufficient technical information regarding suitable cultivars different regions, production schedules, disease pest susceptibility, postharvest management. The objective this study was conduct trials in systems climate regions demonstrate the potential Texas. We conducted preliminary nine leafy greens open field, high tunnel, greenhouse (container hydroponic production) explore suitability year-round production. also field warm season zones. Results indicated that cool greens, has a limited season, tunnel extend while may provide using soilless substrate container culture or system. For crops, early planting recommended yield. Additional research warranted test more species optimize system high-performing maximize profitability.