Commercial Strawberry Production
… strawberry production including organic production, pest and weed management, frost and freeze prevention, and more. … 47 tables, and 115 color photographs. Includes a key to common strawberry pests and problems. Commercial Storage and … They are now retired. Saltveit is with the Department of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA. …
Poor Germination of Vegetable Seeds
… 20, 2023 Damping off A number of soil-borne, fungal and bacterial root rots affect a wide range of vegetable … top of the growing mix to dry slightly before watering. Plant seeds and transplants in loose, well-drained soil. … susceptible to soil pathogens. Wireworms Wireworms are a common pest of shallots, onion, and garlic. Related …
Viruses in Cucurbits
… By Gerald (Jerry) Brust Viruses in Cucurbits I am seeing and getting reports of virus infected squash, pumpkin and … aphid species are responsible for transmission of the most common virusesin cucurbits. Although some cucumber beetles … feeding site. SqMV-I infection usually results in mild plant symptoms while SqMV-II infection results in severe …
What Happens after Phragmites is Killed? (EBR-59)
… , Sylvia Jacobson , Karin Kettenring , Melissa McCormick , and Dennis Whigham EBR-59 | July 2021 What Happens after … Phragmites australis ssp. australis , also known as common reed or “Phrag,” is a tall, fast-spreading perennial … Phragmites’ spread to protect native wildlife and plant diversity. Phragmites Control Methods Include Mowing, …
Industrial Hemp Production in Maryland: Frequently Answered Questions (FS-1172)
… Dr. Nicole Fiorellino , Emily Zobel , Andrew G. Ristvey , and Karen Rane FS-1172 | June 2021 Industrial Hemp … or delta-9 THC, the psychoactive chemical which the plant produces. This phytochemical is responsible for the … options? Cannabis aphid and hemp russet mites are common pests found on transplants of CBD hemp grown in …
Growing Flowering Dogwood Trees
… species. However, studies have shown that double-flowered plants offer little value to bees (no access to pollen and … around the base of the tree to protect the trunk from lawn mowers and weed trimmers. The mulch should be no deeper … al. (2001). Native or Exotic? Double or Single? Evaluating Plants for Pollinator-friendly Gardens. Annals of Botany , …
Old News But It Pays To Clean Up Your High Tunnel In The Off-Season
… aware that they should clean up their vegetable fields and high tunnel (HT) of old crops and weeds during the … (which are an increasing problem in high tunnels) plant roots should be pulled up and carried out in plastic … salt concentrations include manure and compost. The most common scenario that results from high soluble salt levels in …
Vegetable and Fruit News-June 2021
… Localized infestations can be spot treated to save time and money. For... Read more>> Watch for Thrips and Mites in … see cases of magnesium deficiency in vegetables. This is a common problem with tomatoes, but all vegetables are... Read … Extension office at 410-222-3906 by August 2nd. Register Plant Science Food Safety Video on Sampling Water Produce …
Master Gardener
… mission by educating residents about safe, effective and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy … Post Office. DOUBLE OAK FARM DEMONSTRATION AND VEGETABLE GARDEN - Volunteers raise and nurture vegetables in a natural … Program More Information about Chesapeake Bay Program Resources General Gardening Native Plants Invasive Plants …
Wireworms and Maggots - Vegetables
… Onion root maggot adult. Pest and Diseases Image Library, Bugwood.org Updated: February 20, … are cream-colored, legless, and 1/3 inch long. They cause plant damage. Adults are flies that lay eggs on plants. Life … There are 2-3 generations per year. Host plants This is a common pest of allium family members. Shallots are most …