Organic Certification
… synthetic fertilizers and chemicals to control insects, diseases, and weeds. In 1928, Sodium Nitrate was the first … system. Identify the plan designed to prevent seedling diseases and/or insect problems. Identify varieties of crops … Tillage Permanent Waterways Windbreaks Firebreaks Tree Lines Retention Ponds Riparian Management Maintain …
Maryland Regional Crop Reports
… while later planted fields are approaching V2. Seedling diseases have been nearly non-existent in scouted fields, … below freezing provided a scare for strawberry and tree fruit that were in bloom. Reports suggest strawberries … well under row covers, but the impact on peaches and other tree fruit may be seen later in the season.—Alan Leslie, …
Introduction to Invasive Plants in Maryland
… species that cannot live in the forest. The invasive alien tree Callery (a.k.a. Bradford) pear cuts the meadow/shrub …
Fruit Texture and the Science Behind It (FS-1189)
… as cells burst. Crop load management: Thinning and pruning influence fruit texture by affecting size and … meaning larger fruits were slightly firmer at harvest. Pruning is also key for fruit texture characteristics. Correct pruning practices help optimize light distribution to all …
Care of Annuals and Perennials
… wets the flowers and foliage, making them susceptible to diseases. Soil structure may be destroyed by the impact of …
Miscellaneous
… pet urine 21Sep10 Cherry defoliation 18Aug03 Christmas tree availability (and bad weather) 21Oct29 Cobwebs in turf … , 22Jul15 21Jun04 Damage, sunscald 21Jul16 Damage, tree support 16Oct07 Damage, voles and rabbits 21Apr16 … snakehead 22Jul15 Flowering, out of season 19Sep20 Frog, tree 21Mar12 17Jun09 (predator) Frog, Cuban tree (invasive) …
FAQs
… will need access to a forest as some assignments, such as tree identification, measuring tree diameters and heights, and bark rubbings are outdoor … of Small Private Forests ; Common Native Trees of Virginia Tree Identification Guide; and a small tree identification …
Stink Bugs on Vegetables
… overwinter as adults on weeds, garden debris and under tree bark. BMSB uses sheltered cracks of buildings, rocks, …
Early Fall Coloration
Western Maryland Regional Fruit Meeting