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Weekly Field Update – 3/24/25
Though we had some cool nights, we saw beautiful spring weather last week. Strawberry picking is just beginning in places. Peach bloom has peaked and we are entering shuck split in some varieties. We have been dry and windy, so keep a close eye out for spider mites. See details below. Clemson Extension is working…
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Question of the Week – Spinach
What are these seedlings that are just beginning to emerge from the ground? These are spinach seedlings. This spinach was direct seeded into growing beds. We see in the photo the cotyledons popping up through the holes in the plastic mulch in, what appears, to be a healthy stand with good germination. Spinach germinates in…
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Weekly Field Update – 3/17/25
Spring officially begins this week, though spring weather has been here for a little while now. Strawberries have really jumped in the last week and a few folks have had a chance to taste some. Peaches are in bloom and spring crops are starting to go into the ground. See details below. Clemson Extension is…
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March Grower Spotlight – Bush-N-Vine
Where has Andy been this week? In this month’s grower spotlight, Andy is visiting Bush-N-Vine Farm in York, SC. This is an innovative diversified farm, owned and operated by Bob Hall, that began growing truck crops and grew into a thriving business. They have multiple retail outlets and a growing CSA program. Bush-N-Vine grows peaches, strawberries,…
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Weekly Field Update – 3/10/25
As the weather warms, strawberry crops are progressing rapidly across the state. Growers are beginning disease control programs and scouting for mites. Spring veggies are starting to go in to the ground along the coast. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss any of our winter/spring…
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Question of the Week – White Mold
What’s wrong with these kale leaves? These leaves are infected with Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, the causal fungus of white mold. White mold is showing up in brassica fields now in South Carolina. Initial development is initiated when cold weather triggers sclerotia (hard, black survival structures found in the soil) to produce tiny mushrooms that release spores.…
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