Author: Justin Ballew

Attracting Beneficial Insects to Your Vegetable Garden

Mar 8, 2022 | In the Garden

There is an old saying, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” We can apply this saying to gardening as just about every insect pest that plagues our gardens has one or more natural enemies that prey...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Update – February 28, 2022

Mar 2, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Tom Bilbo, Extension Vegetable & Strawberry Entomologist, reports, “As temperatures warm up in some areas, make sure to scout for spider mites in strawberries. Spider mite feeding...

Tomato

Mar 2, 2022 | Fruits & Vegetables, In the Garden, Vegetables

Get tips for growing tomatoes, including planting, staking, and managing common pests and diseases.

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report

Feb 23, 2022 | In the Garden

Midlands Region Justin Ballew reports, “Last week we saw a few nice, warm afternoons and about a half-inch of rain Thursday night. In strawberries, the warm weather will soon have plants pushing out...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report February 14, 2022

Feb 16, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Strawberries in the area look good, with some new leaf development emerging from the crown. Boron applications are being applied, either as a foliar application or...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – February 7, 2022

Feb 8, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “Now is the time for Lowcountry strawberry growers to give their plants the first shot of boron. Boron helps with both flower and fruit development. Growers can...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – January 31, 2022

Feb 2, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Pest and disease issues in the area remain very low; however, as temperatures rise, we expect activity to increase.  Although it is quiet, it is still essential to...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report January 18, 2022

Jan 19, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “In our area, crops are developing well with few pest or disease issues currently. Some brassicas are displaying a reddening to the older leaves associated...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – December 13, 2021

Dec 17, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Pest and disease activity remains low in the area.  However, disease pressure may increase following some welcome rainfall last week.  Remember to keep...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – December 6, 2021

Dec 8, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Pest and disease activity in the area remain low with overall good development of crops. Strawberries continue to develop well with very few issues. Given the...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – November 29, 2021

Dec 1, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “In our area, pest and disease pressure have reduced in response to cooler dryer conditions. Keep an eye on soil moisture and continue to regularly scout crops.”...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – November 22, 2021

Nov 26, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Crops are continuing to develop well with few insect or disease problems. The disease pressure may increase given the welcome rainfall forecast today. Please...