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… of 10-12 lbs.) but not yet fully ripe (firmness of 2-4 lbs. and strong “peachy” aroma) and held at low … of 10-12 lbs.) but not yet fully ripe (firmness of 2-4 lbs. and strong “peachy” aroma), to allow proper handling. … https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.49.4.506   Crisosto, C.H., E.J. Mitcham, and A.A. Kader. 1996. Fresh Produce Facts . …

… Antler rubbing usually occurs on small flexible saplings, tree trunks, and limbs. Damaged bark may have vertical … rubbed off as the antlers are polished. Antlers are shed in midwinter. Antler rubbing damage to tree trunk Deer feeding damage Management Begin repellants or …

… a native type of armored scale insect and can be difficult to manage as their waxy body covering shields them from … for both chemical-based and pesticide-free options. When pesticides are warranted, a combination of dormant oil … obtaining good control from manual removal efforts alone, remove and replace the infested plants. Before deciding to …

… Miri Talabac, UME Updated: February 28, 2025 Outdoor yard and garden tips Sustainable Gardening It's  National Garden … the garden . Fallen leaves provide overwintering habitats for pollinators . Old leaves will decompose and add valuable … until it yellows and dies back naturally. Lawns Lawns growing well that were fertilized in the fall should not need …

… winter. Flowers & Fruits :  Citrus trees produce fragrant white flowers in the spring. Some types (lemons, limes) will … your plant is outdoors will be pollinated by a variety of insects. When your plant is indoors for the winter, you will … the flowers in order to initiate fruit development. Use a small dry paintbrush to pick up pollen from one flower and …

… testing lab results and recommendations. UME's residential lawn fertilization guidelines were developed based on research and in response to the Maryland Lawn Fertilizer Law . Out-of-state soil test labs may provide … would exceed the amount of nitrogen allowed by  Maryland's Lawn Fertilizer Law . Cottonseed Meal - 6-2-1 (medium …

… soil may help prevent soil rot or Southern corn rootworm  and  seed-corn maggot  problems. Full sun requires direct …  5 to 10 lbs. or roughly 10 to 20 ears per 10-foot row. Common corn problems Corn earworm   Corn smut European corn … cultivars tend to produce relatively small plants. Plant this type in rows 30 inches apart with plants 8 to 9 …

… Check stored birdseed, pet food, and dried foods. Drain Flies : tiny (2mm), gray, fuzzy, moth-like insect, found in … drains with enzyme cleaner; manually clean traps. Fruit Flies : 1/8 inch long, tan-colored fly, red eyes, found in … periods. Rinse cans and bottles for recycling. House Flies : 1/8 to 1/4 inch long, dull gray flies, found in and …

… Andrew Kling Select from our stories below... Do You Use a Pellet Stove? Participate in this Survey from the Alliance … data about who uses pellet stoves and why. According to AGH president John Ackerly,”We are trying to get broad … interviewed about their efforts. The greatest challenge when working with these sites, according to French, is the …

… September 4, 2025 Key points about thrips Thrips are small insects (2mm or less) shaped like a grain of rice, usually … shape, though don’t taper at each end as much as thrips do. Springtails are wingless, usually slightly larger, with … why thrips populations can rise rapidly. Most (if not all) adult thrips infesting a plant will be female. Adult …