Bolting and Blooming in High Tunnels April 7, 2021 - From Issue: 686 By: Liz Maynard Read More Bolting of crops overwintered in high tunnels is common in the spring. ‘Bolting’ refers to lengthening and blooming of the flowering stalk. Bolting is often a problem because the quality[Read More…] Article Categories: Cole Crops Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Kohlrabi Greens and Salad Crops Lettuce Article Tags: Crop Culture Greenhouses & High Tunnels
Is This the Year to Try Fall Crops? July 30, 2020 - From Issue: 679 By: Liz Maynard, Christopher Adair and Michael J O'Donnell Read More A lot of things are different this year. With the changes come opportunities to try something new. Liz Brownlee with Hoosier Young Farmers Coalition mentioned to me that some markets,[Read More…] Article Categories: Greens and Salad Crops Kale Lettuce Mustard Spinach Swiss Chard Beets Radishes Broccoli Cabbage Article Tags: Protected Culture and Season Extension
Seed and Root Maggots March 14, 2016 - From Issue: 609 By: Rick Foster Read More Three species of seed and root maggots attack vegetables in Indiana. The seedcorn maggot (Figure 1) feeds on seeds and seedlings of sweetcorn, cucurbits, lima and snap beans, peas, and[Read More…] Article Categories: Corn Cucurbits Beans (Green, Wax, Snap) Peas Cabbage Onions Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management Pests and Pest Management – General
Green Stink Bug August 5, 2015 - From Issue: 603 By: Rick Foster Read More I have seen more green stink bugs this year than at any time in my career. I have no logical explanation for their abundance. It was thought that as the[Read More…] Article Categories: Cole Crops Cabbage Corn Sweet Corn Cucurbits Cucumbers Greens and Salad Crops Mustard Legume Vegetables Beans (Green, Wax, Snap) Lima Beans Peas Other Vegetables Okra Solanaceous Crops Peppers Tomato Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Black Rot of Crucifers June 12, 2015 - From Issue: 599 By: Dan Egel Read More Cabbage is the crop most often affected by black rot, however, other crucifers such as broccoli, cauliflower, mustard, kohlrabi or Brussels sprouts may be affected. The first symptom one is likely[Read More…] Article Categories: Cole Crops Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Kohlrabi Greens and Salad Crops Mustard Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
