Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Growing spring broccoli to acceptable commercial quality standards is a challenge on Delmarva. We are currently conducting a spring broccoli variety trial at the University of Delaware Georgetown research farm with 21… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu To ensure a steady supply of sweet corn, the most accurate way to space plantings in the spring is by the use of growing degree days. Growing Degree Days (GDD) are calculated… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Growers with CSAs, sales to schools and institutions, or restaurant customers should consider storing and marketing winter squash. Winter squash include a wide range of types including butternuts and neck pumpkins, acorns,… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu While most vegetable growers finish up with fall crops around Thanksgiving, there is potential to produce throughout the fall and winter. There are fall and winter sales potentials with schools, institutions, and… Continue Reading
