Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu Many annual and some perennial weeds are beginning to flower now, particularly those that emerged early in the summer. Removing now the flowering portions of the plant or seed heads will prevent most of… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Fruit & Vegetable Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Vegetable crops are susceptible to a number of soil borne pests. In particular, soil borne diseases such as Fusarium in vine crops and solanaceous crops, Rhizoctonia in bean crops, Sclerotinia in bean… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Ag Agent, Kent Co.; gcjohn@udel.edu August is here and it is time to consider late summer and fall cover crop options for vegetable rotations. Reasons to use cover crops: ● Return organic matter to the soil. Vegetable… Continue Reading
