Insect Pests of Sweet Corn
Cutworms Cutworms damage a few plants in most gardens every year, but some gardens are so heavily infested as to warrant control by the grower. Bottomland (low-lying land, creek bottoms, etc.) is...
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May 3, 2021 | Entomology, Fruits & Vegetables, Problems, Vegetables
Cutworms Cutworms damage a few plants in most gardens every year, but some gardens are so heavily infested as to warrant control by the grower. Bottomland (low-lying land, creek bottoms, etc.) is...
Apr 22, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, Problems, Vegetables
Sweet corn is seldom seriously damaged by diseases in the home garden. Reduce many of the potential disease problems by following proper cultural practices, including: Use commercially grown...
Apr 15, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, Problems, Tree Fruits
Fire blight is one of the most devastating and difficult-to-control diseases of many fruit trees, including apple and pear, as well as of other rosaceous ornamental plants. This is a bacterial...
Apr 4, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, Problems, Vegetables
Beans and Southern peas, including cowpeas, black-eyed peas and crowder peas, are commonly affected by many diseases in the home garden. Many of these problems can be successfully avoided by...
Mar 2, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables
The term ‘greens’ refers to a variety of species, such as arugula, kale, mesclun, mustard, and Swiss chard, grown for their tender, edible leaves. Some common species are outlined below; however,...
Feb 12, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables
Home garden vegetables can be grown abundantly in most areas of South Carolina with proper care. Many who have grown vegetables for the excellent fresh flavor or as a hobby now find home gardening...
Feb 12, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, Problems, Tree Fruits
Homeowners and small producers can produce useable apples in South Carolina with minimal insect damage if they know the potential pest problems. Some insecticide applications may be necessary even...
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...
Oct 28, 2020 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables
Planting Collards (Brassica oleracea) can be grown most of the year in South Carolina, though early spring or fall production is generally preferred. Mature plants will withstand frosts and light to...
Oct 8, 2020 | Fruits & Vegetables, Small Fruits
Soil & Site: Strawberries are shallow-rooted and grow best in sandy loam soils that drain well, at a pH between 6.0 and 6.5. Clay soils drain poorly and are difficult to manage. In the year...
Aug 31, 2020 | Fruits & Vegetables, In the Garden
When I was growing up in S.C., we kids played outdoors, most days. The weather didn’t matter; I was all about being outside – running, biking, swimming, climbing trees, and exploring. I’ve...
Aug 31, 2020 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables
Planting Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a warm-season vegetable that grows best when temperatures are between 70 to 85 °F. It generally has a long growing season and grows slowly during cool...
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