Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu One odd thing I have seen, which has also been reported to me from a couple of farms, is collapsed plants, usually a broccoli or cabbage transplant, with ants where one… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Consumer trends show an increase in consumption of Brussels sprouts offering potential market opportunities for Delaware growers. Brussels sprouts have been grown successfully on a commercial level in Delaware in past years.… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Apart from recommended NPK fertility programs, growers of cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, and collards need to pay attention to sulfur, calcium, and boron in their cole crop fertility programs. In… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist;gcjohn@udel.edu The following are latest planting dates for unprotected culture of vegetable crops on Delmarva: For cucumbers (pickles and slicers), the latest planting date for Delmarva should be August 7. Experience has shown that… Continue Reading
Kate Everts, Vegetable Pathologist, University of Delaware and University of Maryland; keverts@umd.edu The 2014 version of the Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations is available in print, for purchase, from you county extension educator. In addition, the “Recommendations” are available online from… Continue Reading
