Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
University of Delaware
Carvel Research and Education Center
16483 County Seat Highway, Georgetown, DE
University of Delaware Extension Specialists will showcase research projects related to fresh market vegetable production. A box dinner will be served at the start of the meeting.
Presenters:
Emmalea Ernest, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Scientist
David Owens, Extension Entomologist
Alyssa Betts, Extension Plant Pathologist
Crops to be covered include sweet corn, peppers, lettuce, snap beans, squash and watermelon.
Topics include shade cloth use, variety evaluations, insect and disease management, weed management in plasticulture systems, using and calibrating backpack sprayers, herbicide carryover and rotation considerations.
Pre-registration is required. Please call 302-831-3328 or email adams@udel.edu to RSVP by Friday, August 9.