Cucurbit Downy Mildew has been spotted in New Hampshire. That’s the announcement that came into my inbox earlier this week from the University of Massachusetts Extension Program. Not really knowing what Cucurbit Downy Mildew is compared to other mildews that might strike my cucumbers and other crops in the cucurbit family, I decided to investigate. ...
Read More | Just VeggiesCucumbers are a favorite summer vegetable, but they're not without their issues. Here is a look at a few of the most prominent pests and potential diseases of cucumbers. Cucumber Beetles as Prominent Pests Cucumber beetles strike fear into the heart of cucumber lovers because they’re so detrimental to this favorite crop. Overwintering in the ...
Read More | Pest PatrolWith ample rain this is a banner year for spring crops. My broccoli is beautiful, the lettuce is lovely, and my spinach… is turning brown and white on the edges. What is happening? My goal is to discover why my spinach leaves are changing color and drying. Is It a Nutrition Issue? The first thing ...
Read More | Pest PatrolI’m finally planting grapes again. I had one vine that a friend gave me years ago, but it succumbed to the series of brutal winters. After harvesting 80 pounds of grapes from a lovely local couple last fall, I’m planting “Valiant” and “Reliance” varieties to hopefully be knee deep in grapes for many years to ...
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