Emmalea Ernest, Associate Scientist – Vegetable Crops; emmalea@udel.edu Trials of seedless watermelon, processing sweet corn, and baby and Fordhook lima bean varieties were conducted in 2015. Results from these trials have been posted online at: http://extension.udel.edu/ag/vegetable-fruit-resources/vegetable-small-fruits-program/variety-trial-results/.
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Vegetable harvest is peaking on Delmarva. Unfortunately, we often see pollination problems in fruiting vegetables when weather conditions are unfavorable and 2015 is no exception. Signs of incomplete pollination in cucurbits include… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist;gcjohn@udel.edu Particle films are reflective mineral based materials that are sprayed on crops. Available particle films are Kaolin based (a type of clay) and include products such as Surround and Screen Duo. Particle films… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist;gcjohn@udel.edu Heavy rains after planting and cool temperatures have caused stand reductions in some sweet corn plantings. When stands are reduced, vegetable growers must decide whether or not to replant. Replanting should only be… Continue Reading
Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu Several individuals have expressed concern about rotational restrictions to the Prosaro® and Caramba® labels and how this prohibits their ability to use these products for management of DON produced by Fusarium Head… Continue Reading
