Emmalea Ernest, Extension Fruit & Vegetable Specialist; emmalea@udel.edu Proper harvest and post-harvest handling are important for fall harvested crops intended for extended season sales. For all crops discussed below, minimizing injury during harvest, and storing only disease-free produce is important… Continue Reading
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
Jake Jones, Extension Agriculture Agent, Kent County; jgjones@udel.edu Gummy Stem blight caused by Stagonosporopsis spp. is a major disease of cucurbits in our region. High humidity, rainfall, and overhead irrigation, along with temperatures around 75°F for watermelon and cucumber and… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Growers with CSAs, sales to schools and institutions, or restaurant customers should consider storing and marketing winter squash. Winter squash include a wide range of types including butternuts and neck pumpkins, acorns,… Continue Reading
Jake Jones, Extension Agriculture Agent, Kent County; jgjones@udel.edu Gummy Stem blight is caused by Stagonosporopsis spp. and can occur on cucurbit crops and seedlings. It can be introduced from infected seed or seedlings, highlighting the importance of greenhouse and field… Continue Reading
