SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report January 11, 2021
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Vegetable crops are growing out of the impacts of frost well. There is active Alternaria in places on brassica crops. Insect activity in vegetable crops in...
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Jan 14, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, In the Garden
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Vegetable crops are growing out of the impacts of frost well. There is active Alternaria in places on brassica crops. Insect activity in vegetable crops in...
Jan 5, 2021 | In the Garden
Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a great holiday season and is off to a good start in 2021. We have several virtual grower meetings coming up over the next two months, so keep an eye on the...
Dec 8, 2020 | In the Garden
This will be the final update of 2020. We will pick it back up on 1/4/21. Be sure to keep an eye on the upcoming events tab, and give us a call if you need anything. Happy Holidays from the SC...
Nov 30, 2020 | In the Garden
Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “After a long Thanksgiving nap, I was able to waddle out in the fields and look at some strawberries. We have had some really good strawberry growing weather...
Nov 26, 2020 | In the Garden
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Strawberry crops continue to develop well with minimal pest and disease pressure so far. Fall vegetables are progressing towards the market. We continue to see pest...
Aug 25, 2020 | Entomology, Problems
Insect Pests Aphids and Whiteflies Aphids and whiteflies both have piercing, sucking mouthparts used to suck the sap out of eggplant leaves and stems. Both pests are primarily found on the...
Aug 21, 2020 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables
Plantando Las sandías (Citrullus lanatus) son cultivos de estación cálida que crecen mejor a temperaturas promedio del aire entre 70 y 85 ° F. Las semillas de melón no germinan bien en suelos fríos....
Jun 29, 2020 | In the Garden
Blossom end rot is a troubling disorder of tomatoes that affects home gardeners and commercial growers alike. Numerous foliar calcium sprays are available that claim to solve this problem, but are...
May 7, 2020 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a hardy, cool-season crop that can be planted in early spring or fall throughout South Carolina. It can survive temperatures of 20 °F without injury, making it an...
Apr 28, 2020 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables
Prior to fertilizing or liming, a soil sample should be taken to ensure the appropriate amounts of nutrients are applied. Ideally, this should be done well in advance of planting (at least three...
Apr 10, 2020 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables
A major reason for growing vegetables at home is to produce crops of a higher eating quality than may be otherwise available. For shipping and storage reasons, many commercially-grown vegetables are...
Jul 26, 2019 | Fruits & Vegetables, Landscape, Lawns, Safe Handling
Proper calibration of application equipment can be one of the trickiest tasks that homeowners and commercial applicators face. However, it is one of the most important steps in making fertilizer or...
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