Author: Justin Ballew

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report March 1, 2021

Mar 5, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Following a few days of warmer conditions, crops are moving on strongly. Flowering and fruit set is occurring in strawberry crops. At present, spider mites in...

Arugula, Kale, Mesclun, Mustard, and Swiss Chard

Mar 2, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables

Grow a variety of leafy greens with this guide to planting, watering, and harvesting for fresh salads.

SC. Fruit and Vegetable Field Report February 22, 2021

Feb 26, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “Another rainy, wet, and cold week last week.  Some sunshine and warmer temperatures are coming this week.  All of our fruit crops have received their chill...

Gardening Myths: Lichens Kill Trees

Feb 22, 2021 | In the Garden

When landscape trees are stressed and declining, folks commonly notice a greenish/grey, frilly growth on the bark. This growth is an organism known as a lichen and is frequently blamed for the...

SC Fruit & Vegetable Field Report – February 15, 2021

Feb 16, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “I haven’t been out in the fields lately due to all of the rain. Hopefully, it will dry out some this week as we really need some bluebird sky days. If and...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report February 8, 2021

Feb 11, 2021 | In the Garden

Midlands Region Justin Ballew reports, “Last week was pretty cool, and it looks like this week will be about the same. Things are a little slow in the fields, but folks are preparing land for...

South Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Field Report February 1, 2021

Feb 5, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Strawberry crops are developing well; however, we are seeing gray mold phomopsis blight in some crops.  Sanitation can really help prevent botrytis from...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – January 25, 2021

Jan 25, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Strawberry crops in the area are looking good with good crown development. We are seeing open flowers and some fruit set based on warmer conditions. These...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report January 19, 2021

Jan 21, 2021 | In the Garden

Statewide Dr. Matt Cutulle reports, “Burndown herbicide efficacy can be reduced in colder weather, especially systemic products such as glyphosate (Reduced translocation in the cold means...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report January 11, 2021

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...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report January 4, 2021

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...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report December 7, 2020

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...