Gordon Johnson, Extension Ag Agent, Kent Co.; gcjohn@udel.edu Sumagic (active ingredient uniconazole) is a plant growth regulator from Valent Professional Products used in greenhouse production for plant height control. It has received a label for certain fruiting vegetable transplants. This… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Ag Agent, Kent Co.; gcjohn@udel.edu Over the last 10 years, Penn State vegetable researchers have conducted extensive tests on the effect of mulch color on various vegetable crops. There have found some significant increases in yield for… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Vetica (Nichino) – This newly registered material is a combination of flubendiamide and buprofezin. It is labeled on a number of crop groups including leafy vegetables (except brassicas), fruiting vegetables, and cucurbits. The label… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Cabbage Begin scouting fields for imported cabbage worm and diamondback larvae. As a general guideline, a treatment is recommended if you find 5% of the plants infested with larvae. If both insect species are… Continue Reading
Saturday May 2, 2009 2:00-4:00 p.m. 50185 Hays Beach Road Scotland, MD 20687 Hosts: Ruth & Peter Pry There will be a tour of host farm highlighting conservation practices. Learn about pasture and hay management, soil testing and nutrient management,… Continue Reading
