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Cucurbit Downy Mildew Update – June 18, 2010

June 17, 2010cmanneri

Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu There have been no more reports of northern movement of downy mildew since last week. There were new reports from Sampson county NC, GA and SC. Be sure to keep current on disease occurrences… Continue Reading →

Uncategorized 18:14, cucurbit downy mildew, pickling cucumber

Fertigating Drip Irrigated Vegetables

June 17, 2010cmanneri

Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Fertigation is the term used when soluble fertilizer sources are delivered through the irrigation system to crops. Drip irrigation is an ideal means to fertigate and to deliver mineral nutrients to vegetables… Continue Reading →

Uncategorized 18:14, plasticulture, vegetable crop nutrients, vegetable irrigation

Vegetable Crop Insects – June 18, 2010

June 17, 2010cmanneri

Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Squash Bugs in Cucurbits (including melons) We are once again starting to see an increase in squash bug populations. The following links from past seasons provide good information on pest identification and management: http://mdvegetables.umd.edu/files/Squash%20bugs%20in%20Pumpkins-website.pdf… Continue Reading →

Uncategorized 18:14, vegetable insect scouting

2010 Weed Science Field Day

June 11, 2010cmanneri

Wednesday, June 23, 2010     8:30 a.m. Carvel Research & Education Center 16483 County Seat Hwy Georgetown, DE 19947 The day will begin with registration at 8:30 a.m. at the Grove near the farm buildings and new office building on the… Continue Reading →

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