Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu Spinach crown mites Rhizoglyphus sp. feed within the folds of new leaves in the crown of spinach plants. This feeding causes the new leaves to become deformed as they grow (Figs.1… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu We are seeing great benefits with the use of high-quality windbreaks in vegetables in 2022. Windbreaks are a very useful tool for producing early vegetables. Most commonly, rye is used because it… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Over the last 2 weeks we have had freezing temperatures in some locations, high winds, and wind-blown sand that have damaged early planted vegetables. May 7 and 8 saw sustained high winds… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Greenhouses This week Cody Stubbs scouted several watermelon greenhouses. Low numbers of mites were observed in 3 of 17 greenhouses. Check plants nearest to entrances and to any weeds growing in the greenhouse or along… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu A number of pea fields have had cold injury this year. One issue that could be a concern is early pea fields with reduced seed set. This is where pods develop but… Continue Reading
