Despite being a top peach-producing state, South Carolina growers face significant challenges. Diseases like brown rot and pests such as scale demand intensive management. Peaches also require annual pruning and fruit thinning for quality production. Additionally, selecting the right varieties is difficult, as chilling hour requirements can fluctuate greatly each year.
Grow sweet potatoes successfully with this guide to planting slips, caring for vines, and harvesting.
Pumpkin Information The deep orange color of pumpkin flesh is a sure sign that pumpkin is a good source of vitamin A. One cup of cooked pumpkin (without salt) has only 49 calories and is a great...
Plant and harvest turnips and rutabagas, hearty root vegetables perfect for cool-season gardening.
Get tips for growing tomatoes, including planting, staking, and managing common pests and diseases.
Explore the benefits of pawpaw trees and learn how to cultivate this exotic fruit in your garden.
Protect cabbage, broccoli, and other cole crops from insect pests.
Fire ants can damage vegetable crops and disrupt gardens. This guide outlines how to manage infestations using baits, mound treatments, and safe insecticides tailored for vegetable gardens.
Plant, grow, and harvest potatoes with this step-by-step guide for a reliable and versatile crop.
Discover how crop rotation can improve soil health and prevent pests in your garden.
Learn how to use insecticidal soap to manage aphids, mites, and whiteflies.
Buying & Storing Greens When selecting greens for cooking, remember they cook down considerably, by one-quarter or more, from their original volume. Wrap fresh greens in damp paper toweling,...
