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  • Organic Weed Management in Weeds

    … Updated: September 1, 2021 By Alan Leslie , Guihua Chen , and Cerruti RR Hooks Organic Weed Management in Vegetables  … and sustainable weed management levels can be achieved. Plant diversity & cover crops. Increasing cropping system … soil cover of weeds by 41% and reduced the density of common groundsel (Senecio vulgaris) by 58% compared to sole …

  • Annuals, Perennials, Natives, and other Flowering Plants

    … common problems How to Identify, Prevent, and Manage Plant Problems Flower Insects Flower Diseases Flower Problems …

  • Giant Hogweed in Maryland: Identification & Management

    … mantegazzianum)  is a perennial herbaceous invasive plant that poses a severe human health risk. Originally from the Caucasus Mountains of western Asia, this plant has been cultivated in the United States, primarily as … for giant hogweed. Key characteristics for accurate identification of this plant are provided below. Photos of …

  • Common Groundsel: Identification and Management in Nursery and Landscape Settings

    … Updated: January 21, 2022 By Deborah Smith-Fiola , and Stanton Gill INTRODUCTION Common groundsel, Senecio vulgaris , is a prevalent winter … (1) Groundsel flowers throughout the year5, and a plant may continue to flower and set seed for several months. …

  • Introduction to Scale Insects

    … pests, scale are sucking insects that consume sap or plant cell contents. They are categorized as either armored … tend to go undetected. High populations can cause plant damage , such as leaf yellowing, plant stunting, or branch dieback. Large numbers of soft …

  • How Do I Use Reclaimed Water on My Farm? A Review of Maryland Class IV Reclaimed Water Guidelines (FS-1100)

    … and distribution systems. The wastewater treatment plant is responsible for both systems. Treatment is the process of cleaning the wastewater the plant receives. Treatment includes the removal of solids, … distribution system is how the treated water gets from the plant to the end user, often including storage facilities and …

  • Industrial Hemp Production in Maryland: Frequently Answered Questions (FS-1172)

    … or delta-9 THC, the psychoactive chemical which the plant produces. This phytochemical is responsible for the … prior to harvest and transportation to certify the plant is industrial hemp and not marijuana. Federal … hand. Question 7: How do I select the best hemp variety to plant on my operation? As with any other crop or plant, there …

  • Key to Common Problems of Cucumbers

    … good garden sanitation; remove diseased or infested plant material promptly. Symptoms on leaves - yellowing & … leaves may eventually appear tattered, yellow; plant growth and yield can be reduced significantly. This … tristis) , which use piercing-sucking mouthparts to sip on plant sap. The eggs of this insect are golden and …

  • 2021 Maryland Corn Hybrid Performance Tests

    … Previous Crop Fertilizer Herbicides & Insecticides Tillage Plant and Harvest Dates Farm Staff Wye R&E Center Queenstown, … 7 June: 52 gal/ac as 30% UAN Total: 225-87-113 13 Apr Pre-Plant: Gly Star Plus @ 1 qt/ac 3 May Pre-Emerge: Atrazine 4L … @ 1 qt/ac No tillage with use of trash wheels on planter Plant 28 April Harvest 23 September (early) 28 September …

  • October Tips and Tasks

    … storage, and stormwater absorption. Maryland is aiming to plant 5 million native trees by 2031. Plant your own tree , volunteer to care for one, or support … and fruits; don’t till them back into the soil. All other plant waste can be composted. Flowers Goldenrods and asters …