David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Amvac’s Mocap EC nematicide/insecticide has been approved for use on lima beans in Delaware for nematode control as a 24c special local needs label. Previously, the granule formulation was available. The EC formulation allows for… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu As we move into October, frost becomes a factor in harvest and recovery of vegetables. Later in the fall, freezes can become a concern. The first frost on inland sites generally occurs… Continue Reading
Emmalea Ernest, Associate Scientist – Vegetable Crops; emmalea@udel.edu and Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Pole lima beans are a very profitable crop for market gardeners and produce growers across Delaware and also have an enthusiastic following among… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Plantings for fall harvested vegetables are underway and will continue through August. Timing these plantings can be a challenge, especially where multiple harvests are needed. Plantings from early July through the beginning… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu and Emmalea Ernest, Associate Scientist – Vegetable Crops; emmalea@udel.edu We are seeing heat effects on pod set in lima beans again in 2016. Affected plantings have heavy bud, flower, and pod drop.… Continue Reading
