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Question of the Week – Rocky Shoals Spider Lily
What is this flower that was found growing on a rock in the middle of a river? This is is a rocky shoals spider lily (Hymenocallis coronaria). This species is endemic to the Southeast and grows only in swift, shallow water environments, making the Catawba and Broad Rivers in South Carolina ideal habitats. The population…
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Weekly Field Update – 6/24/24
The heat continues throughout the state. Small fruits and peaches are being harvested in great quantities as disease and insect issues continue to develop in certain vegetable crops. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest episode of the SC Grower…
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Question of the Week – Pink Lemonade Blueberry
What is wrong with these blueberries? This week was a trick question. Nothing is wrong with these blueberries! This is a variety called Pink Lemonade that when fully ripe, has a deep pink color. I don’t know if its because they are pink, but I personally think they taste slightly different than a blue blueberry. To me,…
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Deep Dive: Fusarium Wilt in Watermelons
Calling all watermelon growers… Make sure to tune in to the latest SC Grower Exchange episodes including our deep dive into Fusarium Wilt. Commercial Horticulture agent, Rob Last, talks with Professor of Plant Pathology Research and Extension Vegetable Pathologist, Dr. Anthony Keinath, and discusses recent observations and tips for dealing with fusarium wilt, specifically in…
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Weekly Field Update – 6/17/24
More hot, dry weather is in store for this week. Disease and insect pressure continues to increase as watermelon, small fruit, tomato, and peach harvest continues. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest episode of the SC Grower Exchange Podcast…
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Question of the Week – Morning Glory Prominent
What kind of caterpillar is feeding on this buckeye leaf? This is the caterpillar of the morning glory prominent moth (Schizura ipomaeae). While the adult moth is rather nondescript, the caterpillar is very interesting. It is quite well camouflaged, and from a distance, it could be mistaken for necrotic tissue along the margin of a…
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