Tag: cold damage
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Field Update – 1/27/20
Coastal Zack Snipes reports, “As the weather dipped last week I had lots of calls about covering strawberries. Some growers thought they had enough plant and blooms that they should cover while others left them exposed to the cold. On most farms, the frost damage was very minimal with only blooms facing upwards having damage. …
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Field Update – 1/21/20
Remember to keep an eye on the “Upcoming Events” tab for new meeting and workshop announcements from around the state. Statewide Dr. Tony Keinath with more on white mold. “Growers who grow sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima, syn. Alyssum maritimum) as a nectar source for beneficial insects should be aware that sweet alyssum is susceptible to…
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Field Update – 12/2/19
Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “Very few diseases and insects to report this week. The cooler weather and rain have really made fall planted greens and peas take off. We are still harvesting peppers and even an occasional squash and zucchini. The strawberry crop looks like it has taken root and is off to a…
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Field Update – 11/25/19
Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “Things are looking good in the Lowcountry. We are harvesting lots of produce right now just in time for the holidays. I have seen some cold damage on some brassicas but other than that very few issues to report.” Midlands Justin Ballew reports, “The weather has been pretty mild over…
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