Pawpaw
Pawpaw (Asimina triloba), also known as papaw, Indiana banana, Hoosier banana, Michigan banana, and poor man’s banana, is the only temperate member of the tropical Annonaceae family (custard...
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Jan 28, 2022 | Fruits & Vegetables, Tree Fruits
Pawpaw (Asimina triloba), also known as papaw, Indiana banana, Hoosier banana, Michigan banana, and poor man’s banana, is the only temperate member of the tropical Annonaceae family (custard...
Jul 2, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, Problems, Tree Fruits, Vegetables
Many diseases of cucurbits can be prevented or minimized in the home vegetable garden by using the following simple cultural controls: Plant certified disease-free seeds. Select varieties...
Jun 7, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, Problems, Tree Fruits
Numerous insects are pests on peach trees in South Carolina. They cause damage to the peach flowers, fruit, twigs, limbs, and trunk. Some of the most common of these are plum curculio, Oriental...
May 17, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, Problems, Tree Fruits
Growing quality peaches in the home garden can be very rewarding but challenging unless a rigid pest and disease control program is maintained. This publication focuses just on disease issues....
May 10, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, In the Garden, Tree Fruits
Peaches are among the most popular fruit trees for backyard gardeners, especially in the southeastern U.S. And, now that the summer is upon us, a common question from backyard gardeners is: when and...
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...
Feb 24, 2021 | Landscape, Problems, Shrubs, Tree Fruits, Trees
The Cranberry rootworm beetle (Rhabdopterus picipes) is one of several leaf-feeding beetles and weevils that consume the foliage of woody landscape plants in South Carolina. These nocturnal-feeding...
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...
Apr 20, 2020 | Fruits & Vegetables, Lawns, Small Fruits, Tree Fruits
Completely fill in all requested information at the top of the form. Client information: Please complete all sections of the client info including, your name, company name if applicable, physical...
Jul 8, 2019 | Landscape, Problems, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Tree Fruits, Trees, Vegetables
Aphids can be a problem in the home landscape, vegetable garden, or fruit garden. They can vector many viral diseases and can cause significant damage to desired plants if the aphid population is...
Feb 8, 2019 | Fruits & Vegetables, Tree Fruits
Training and pruning are essential for growing fruit successfully. Fruit size, quality and pest management are influenced by training and pruning. Untrained and unpruned trees become entangled...
Jan 7, 2019 | Fruits & Vegetables, Nuts, Tree Fruits
Pecans (Carya illinoinensis) will grow in almost any soil in South Carolina, except poorly drained soil, hardpan or stiff clays, or thin sands with a high water table. Pecans are recommended for...
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