Salt Accumulation for Vegetable Production in High Tunnels May 10, 2016 - From Issue: 612 By: Wenjing Guan Read More In a recent visit to a high tunnel, we observed a severe salinity problem on tomatoes. Approximately one month after planting , most tomato plants in the affected area had[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Greenhouses & High Tunnels Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
Understanding High Temperature Effects on Fruit Set of Tomatoes April 26, 2016 - From Issue: 611 By: Wenjing Guan Read More Maintaining temperature in the ideal range is very important for tomato fruit set. The optimum temperatures are 60-75°F (night) and 60-90°F (day). Studies showed that exposing plants to 3-h periods[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Greenhouses & High Tunnels Protected Culture and Season Extension
Bacterial Canker of Tomato April 26, 2016 - From Issue: 611 By: Dan Egel Read More Recently, this disease was observed in a greenhouse in Indiana. This article will serve as a review of this important disease. The symptoms of bacterial canker vary considerably. In most cases, the[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Minimum Temperatures from April 9-11 April 13, 2016 - From Issue: 610 By: Wenjing Guan Read More We went through an unseasonably cold period in early April (Figure 1). In southern Indiana, a few high tunnel tomato growers have already planted their crops. These plants may need[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Cucumbers Tomato Article Tags: Greenhouses & High Tunnels Protected Culture and Season Extension
Opportunities in Hydroponics March 14, 2016 - From Issue: 609 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More Travelling through Indiana last summer, I realized that many growers plant their crops in soil inside their high tunnels or greenhouses. Soilless production offers different benefits and challenges. This is[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucumbers Lettuce Tomato Article Tags: Artificial Soils and Hydroponics Crop Culture Greenhouses & High Tunnels
Pheromones and Pheromone Traps March 14, 2016 - From Issue: 609 By: Rick Foster One way insects communicate with individuals of the same species is with pheromones. Pheromones are volatile chemicals released by an insect that usually can be detected only by individuals of[Read More…] Article Categories: Corn Solanaceous Crops Tomato Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management Pests and Pest Management – General
Edema on Tomato Rootstocks March 14, 2016 - From Issue: 609 By: Wenjing Guan Read More Tomatoes grown in controlled environment are exposed to conditions that are different from their original habitats. As a result, varieties that are not specifically bred for greenhouse production may respond[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Crop Culture
Are You Interested in Tomato Grafting? October 29, 2015 - From Issue: 607 By: Wenjing Guan Read More You might have heard about tomato grafting, or you might even already have tried the new technique. Yes, it has multiple benefits: control of soilborne diseases, enhanced tolerance to abiotic[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Plant Disease Management Production Management Protected Culture and Season Extension Special Cultural Practices Transplant Production
Cercospora Leaf Mold of Tomato October 29, 2015 - From Issue: 607 By: Dan Egel Read More This disease does not typically affect Indiana tomatoes, instead preferring tomatoes grown in tropical and sub-tropical areas. Since Cercospora leaf mold was observed in two different areas of Indiana in[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Blackleg-like Symptoms of Potato September 17, 2015 - From Issue: 606 By: Dan Egel In 2014 and 2015 blackleg-like symptoms were observed in some U.S. potato growing areas. The presence of a bacterium of the species Dickeya was confirmed by PCR testing. Symptoms caused[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Potatoes Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
