David Owens, Extension Entomologist; owensd@udel.edu Peas Scout peas for aphids. We have seen unusually high numbers of aphids in other crops. Paraphrasing from my predecessor: “On small plants, sample 10 plants in 10 locations, on larger plants, 10 sweeps…5-10 aphids per… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu Weed control options remain limited for processing peas. Pursuit can be used as a pre-plant incorporated or preemergence treatment and is used primarily for broadleaf weeds. Preemergence applications of Command or Dual are labeled… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu and Bill Cissel, Extension Agent – Integrated Pest Management; bcissel@udel.edu Summaries of last season’s insecticide trials in peas, sweet corn, watermelon, field corn, soybean, and wheat can be viewed at https://cdn.extension.udel.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/15092741/Delaware-Field-and-Vegetable-Crop-Insect-Pest-Management-Trials.pdf.
Emmalea Ernest, Associate Scientist – Vegetable Crops; emmalea@udel.edu The Extension Vegetable and Fruit Program conducted several variety trials in 2018. Crops that we evaluated for yield and quality characteristics were: seedless watermelon, mini seedless watermelon, baby lima beans, peas, beets… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu As pea harvest enters the last 2 weeks, reports are that yields are down significantly this year. Average yields are below 3000 lbs. in many fields. While weather variability has been a… Continue Reading
