Sulfur, Calcium and Boron for Cole Crops

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.… Continue Reading

Plan Now for Late Summer and Fall Harvests

Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Plantings for late summer and fall harvested vegetables will be underway in the next few weeks. Timing these plantings can be a challenge, especially where multiple harvests are needed. Plantings from early… Continue Reading

Calcium and Boron Deficiencies in Brassica Crops

Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Calcium Deficiency Calcium deficiency is most commonly seen as tipburn of cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. Chinese cabbage (Napa cabbage) is also susceptible to tipburn. This problem can cause severe economic losses.… Continue Reading