Gordon Johnson, Extension Ag Agent, Kent Co.; gcjohn@udel.edu More growers in Delaware are growing strawberries using the annual production system on plastic. This system offers the advantage of an earlier and longer harvest season in the spring and potentially higher… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Downy mildew continues to occur in commercial pickling cucumber fields. It is now widespread in all three counties in home gardens as well as on both slicing and pickling cucumber varieties. So far it… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Downy mildew on lima beans was identified this week on the variety ‘Cypress’ near Harbeson in Sussex County. This is pretty early, but the increased rainfall and cooler than normal temperatures in this area… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Vetica Label This newly registered insecticide (March 2009) from Nichino America Inc. just received a supplemental label (July 20, 2009) for use on Head and Stem Brassica (Cole) Leafy Vegetables. Please refer to the… Continue Reading
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 7:00 a.m. Ches Del Diner 2120 DuPont Parkway, Middletown, DE We know it’s been a wet year… we can’t do much about the weather — but we can help you understand how to manage your hay… Continue Reading
