Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Windbreaks are a very useful tool for producing early vegetables. Most commonly, rye is used because it grows taller than other small grains and elongates in April. Using rye windbreaks requires planning… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu With the recent cold, windy weather as a reminder, it is important to understand those factors that affect success with transplanting early warm season vegetables. Remember that the average date of the… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist;gcjohn@udel.edu Each year we see fields were vegetable growth in drip irrigated plastic mulched beds is irregular. While root diseases, nematodes, or soil insect feeding can cause variable growth, the following other potential causes… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist;gcjohn@udel.edu As watermelon planting season gets into full swing, we are starting to see some issues with transplants, both shipped from the south and grown locally. Problems include: • Overgrown and past prime transplants.… 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
