Phillip Sylvester, Kent Co., Ag Agent; phillip@udel.edu Location: Art and Keith Wicks Farm, Rt 9, Leipsic, Kent County Greenrow: May 5 Date DSV Total DSV Accumulated P-Days Spray Interval Recommendation 5/15 – 5/20 11 32 5-days 5/20 – 5/23 2… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu There has been considerable use of copper fungicides this year, particularly because of the wet weather. Fixed coppers (low solubility) are an important component for bacterial disease control and also are effective… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu We are seeing problems with melon leaf yellowing again this year. This is a common problem in muskmelons and specialty melons. There are several potential causes. If the yellowing is on leaf… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Melons Continue to scout all melons for aphids, cucumber beetles, and spider mites. Be sure to read all labels carefully for rates and restrictions since some materials, especially miticides, are restricted to only one… Continue Reading
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 3:00-5:00 p.m. University of Delaware Carvel Research & Education Center 16483 County Seat Highway (Route 9) Georgetown, DE University of Delaware Weed Science Program has been part of a multi-state project examining reduced tillage for organic… Continue Reading
