Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Strawberries with row covers removed were exposed to freezing temperatures on April 10 in some areas of the state. Frost and freezes will commonly kill the whole strawberry flower. Cold damage that… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Continue scouting strawberries for tarnished plant bug. Adults and nymphs feed on flowers and developing fruit. They feed on seeds causing the portion of the strawberry around those seeds to stop growing, resulting in misshapen… Continue Reading
Emmalea Ernest, Scientist – Vegetable Crops and Co-Ag Program Leader; emmalea@udel.edu A new pole lima bean variety (DP1600203) developed at the University of Delaware is available for testing in 2023. Growers who would like to assist with testing are asked… Continue Reading
Nate Bruce, Farm Business Management Specialist, nsbruce@udel.edu Whether it be produce, meat, or value-added products, marketing costs are incurred when selling direct-to-consumer. Marketing expenses can vary significantly between market channels, with some being more profitable options than others. It is… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu Rotation Interval for Halex GT to Lima Beans is Reduced for Delaware A Special Local Needs label (24c) to allow lima beans to be planted 10 months after a Halex GT application. The full… Continue Reading
