Timing for Spring Planted Vegetables in the Field

Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Pea planting has progressed significantly this week and potato planting is well underway. Timing of spring-planted vegetables will depend on soil conditions, soil temperatures, and long-term weather forecasts. We currently are in… Continue Reading

Heat Stress and Shading for Heat Stress Mitigation in Vegetables and Small Fruits

Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu and Emmalea Ernest, Associate Scientist – Vegetable Crops; emmalea@udel.edu Climate change has the potential to affect fruit and vegetable production as temperatures increase. Climate data from the region has shown a steady… Continue Reading