Tag: cold weather
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Hard Freeze Forecast for the Weekend
Growers have been keeping a close eye on the weather this week as temperatures are forecast to reach the mid to low 20s around the state Saturday night and Sunday morning. 5 to 15 mph winds are also expected. With crops like peaches, blueberries, and strawberries now in bloom and young brassica transplants in the […]
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Weekly Field Update – 2/14/22
Happy Valentines Day! Coming up this week we have an in-person Peach meeting and Part 2 of our virtual Cucurbit series. Don’t forget to check out the rest of our lineup of winter/spring meetings here. Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week’s Question of the Week and check […]
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Weekly Field Update – 2/7/22
We have a couple cucurbit meetings coming up this week. One in-person on 2/8 and one virtual on 2/10. Don’t forget to check out the rest of our lineup of winter/spring meetings here. Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week’s Question of the Week and check back on […]
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Weekly Field Update – 1/31/22
Coming up this week is a virtual Small Fruit Production Meeting on 2/3. Click here to register and don’t forget to check out the rest of our lineup of winter/spring meetings here. Today we’ll be starting something new we’re calling the Question of the Week. At the end of today’s post will be a photo […]
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Weekly Field Update – 1/24/22
Coming up this week is a two-day Produce Safety Rule Training on 1/26 and 1/27 and Part II of the Tomato and Pepper Meeting. To sign up for these programs and view all upcoming events, don’t forget to visit the Upcoming Events tab. Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “One of our weather stations in Mt. […]
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Weekly Field Update – 11/8/21
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Weekly Field Update – 4/5/21
Coastal Zack Snipes reports, “Temperatures checked in at 28 F at the northern end of Charleston County one night this past week. Strawberries were covered but some blossoms are showing damage. The weather this week should really push berries and give us our first big flush of the season. Lots of acres of tomatoes are planted […]
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Weekly Field Update – 1/11/21
Coastal Rob Last reports, “Vegetable crops are growing out of the impacts of frost well. There is active Alternaria in places on brassica crops. Insect activity in vegetable crops in the area remains low. Strawberry crops are moving well with a few spider mites and aphids being observed. Remember if mite treatment is needed use a specific […]
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Weekly Field Update – 12/7/20
This will be the final update of 2020. We will pick back up on 1/4/21. Be sure to keep an eye on the upcoming events tab give us a call if you need anything. Happy Holidays from the SC Grower team! We hope everyone takes some time to enjoy the season, and may 2021 bring […]
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