Vegetable and Herb Crops Ranked by Difficulty for Home Gardeners
Explore which vegetable and herb crops are easiest and most challenging for home gardeners.
Author: Zack Snipes
Fruit and Nut Crops Ranked by Difficulty for Home Gardeners
Explore a ranked list of fruit and nut crops to determine which ones suit your gardening expertise and climate.
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- August 12, 2024
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...
Question of the Week – Kiwi
What kind of fruit is this? These little fuzzy fruit are kiwis of the genus Actinidia, and were found growing on a hobby farm on Johns Island, SC. Kiwi hails from the grasslands of China and...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – July 29, 2024
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 22, 2024
Scattered rain fell over the weekend. Peppers and okra are coming as the watermelon harvest finishes up. Disease and insect pressure remains high, and planning for strawberry planting is beginning....
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report–July 15, 2024
A few areas received rain over the last week, contributing to increases in disease and fruit split. Sunscald and blossom end rot are becoming common, and insect pressure remains high. See details...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – July 8, 2024
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
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...
Question of the Week – Pink Lemonade Blueberry
What is wrong with these blueberries? This week was a trick question. Nothing is wrong with these blueberries! This is a variety called Pink Lemonade that, when fully ripe, has a deep pink color. I...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- June 24, 2024
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...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – June 17, 2024
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...