Author: Briana Naumuk

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – October 21, 2024

Oct 22, 2024 | In the Garden

Fall weather has arrived, and strawberry planting is in full swing. Conditions have been dry across the state since Hurricane Helene. Diseases and insects are showing up in places as the fall...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – October 7, 2024

Oct 7, 2024 | In the Garden

Parts of the state continue to clean up damage from Hurricane Helene. Apples are being harvested in the Upstate, and strawberry planting is just beginning. Disease is becoming more prevalent from...

This Month In Your Garden – October 2024

Oct 1, 2024 | In the Garden

Coastal Region- Brad Fowler Irrigation should be turned off or significantly reduced going into the fall to avoid overwatering. It is always important to water based on the plant’s needs....

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – September 9, 2024

Sep 10, 2024 | In the Garden

Conditions are quite dry across the state. Growers continue to prep strawberry fields, and muscadines are coming into harvest. Insect issues persist, and viruses are common in cucurbits this season....

This Month in Your Garden – July 2024

Jul 1, 2024 | In the Garden

Coastal Region – Christopher Burtt Water is essential. This time of year can bring inconsistent rainfall, and with the heat, supplemental irrigation may be needed. Make sure to water deeply...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- June 24, 2024

Jun 25, 2024 | In the Garden

The heat continues throughout the state. Small fruits and peaches are being harvested in great quantities as disease and insect issues continue to develop in certain vegetable crops. See details...

This Month in the Garden – June 2024

Jun 3, 2024 | In the Garden

Coastal Region – Glen Payne Pitcher plants in the Lowcountry of South Carolina are hard at work. The yellow pitcher plant, Sarracenia flava, is a carnivorous plant native to the southeastern United...

This Month in Your Garden- April 2024

Apr 1, 2024 | In the Garden

Coastal Region- Christopher Burtt Begin to apply fertilizer where needed based on soil test results. If a soil test has not been done, be sure to have one done to better guide the fertilizer needs...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – March 4, 2024

Mar 5, 2024 | In the Garden

Check out the latest episode of the SC Grower Exchange Podcast. Coastal Region Zack Snipes We are getting some warmer weather, but it has been accompanied by wet, humid, and damp conditions. Fields...