Tag: Strawberries
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Weekly Field Update – 4/21/25
Warm, dry weather has set in around the state, though we have some rain in the forecast this week. Disease levels have been low, but that could change with moistre. Mite populations are climbing with the dry conditions. Planting of spring crops is wrapping up. See details below. The American Farmland Trust is accepting applications…
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April Grower Spotlight – Atkinson Farms
Where is Christiana this week? In this month’s grower spotlight, Christiana is visiting Atkinson Farms, a roadside fruit and vegetable stand in Mullins, SC. They one of the only commercial strawberry growers in Marion County, making them a beloved choice among locals. Atkinson Farms has operated for over 100 years through several generations of Atkinsons. Like…
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Weekly Field Update – 4/14/25
Strawberries, as well as other spring crops, are growing like gangbusters. Peaches are being thinned and some early blueberries are sizing up. As the weather warms this week, keep a close eye out for spider mites. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss any of our…
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Question of the Week – Opossum
What happened to this strawberry? This strawberry was eaten by a possum, or more accurately, opossum. Opossums are the only marsupial native to the US. They are another common wildlife pest that loves strawberries, though unlike deer, they prefer the fruit. In this field they left tracks on several rows of plastic while they foraged. This…
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Weekly Field Update – 4/7/25
The warm weather has made strawberries, peaches, and blueberries jump. Strawberries are in full swing now and it’s a great time to visit the U-Picks. Moisture in the forecast this week is likely to bring an increase in disease pressure. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t…
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Weekly Field Update – 3/31/25
Spring is off to a warm start. The weather has been dry, but we finally have some rain in the forecast. Strawberry picking is beginning in parts of the state. So far disease has been low, but spider mites are present in places. Other crops are growing well. See details below. Clemson Extension is working…
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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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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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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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Weekly Field Update – 3/3/25
The weather this past week gave us a preview of Spring, which is only a couple weeks away. Strawberry growers have begun fertilizing and will protect blooms from frosts from here on out. Blueberries and peaches are beginning to bloom and some spring brassicas are going into the ground. See details below. This past week,…
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