Author: Brittney King

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – 10/14/24

Oct 15, 2024 | In the Garden

As cleanup from Hurricane Helene continues in the western parts of the state, crops are looking great elsewhere. Strawberry transplants are arriving on farms, and planting has begun in many places....

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – September 23, 2024

Sep 24, 2024 | In the Garden

While the Pee Dee received some rain last week, other parts of the state remain dry. Insect pressure is creeping up, as is disease pressure. The recent cooler weather has fall crops looking great....

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- September 3, 2024

Sep 3, 2024 | In the Garden

The weather has turned dry over much of the state. Muscadines are coming to harvest as planting begins for some fall crops. Strawberry growers are still scrambling to make arrangements for the...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- August 12, 2024

Aug 13, 2024 | In the Garden

The coastal region and Pee Dee saw lots of rain and flooding in places from Tropical Storm Debby last week. As field conditions improve this week, please document any crop or infrastructure impacts...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – August 5, 2024

Aug 6, 2024 | In the Garden

We’re forecast to get lots of rain this week from Tropical Storm Debby. This comes as growers are finishing up summer crops and are making preparations for fall crops. See details below. Keep an eye...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – July 29, 2024

Jul 30, 2024 | In the Garden

Lots of rain fell over parts of the state last week. Keep a close eye out for potential disease progression following all the moisture. Insect pressure remains high as growers make preparations for...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – July 8, 2024

Jul 9, 2024 | In the Garden

Scattered rain this past weekend brought some much needed relief to parts of the state. Insect pressure remains high in some places, and disease pressure is climbing. Harvest of several summer crops...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – July 1, 2024

Jul 2, 2024 | In the Garden

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Independence Day later this week! Parts of the state received some much-needed rain over the past several days. Hot weather is causing many crops to come to...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – June 17, 2024

Jun 18, 2024 | In the Garden

More hot, dry weather is in store for this week. Disease and insect pressure continue to increase as watermelon, small fruit, tomato, and peach harvest continues. See details below. Check out the...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – June 3, 2024

Jun 4, 2024 | In the Garden

As the weather continues to warm up, strawberry harvest wraps up, tomatoes and peppers are coming on strong, and cucurbit harvest is beginning. Read more details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – May 28, 2024

May 28, 2024 | In the Garden

We hope everyone had a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest episode of the SC Grower...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – May 20, 2024

May 21, 2024 | In the Garden

This week, check out the Transitioning Your Business to the Next Generation Workshop put on by Clemson’s Agribusiness Team on Thursday, 5/23. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so...