Evaluation of Strawberry Varieties for High Tunnel Production July 20, 2016 - From Issue: 617 By: Wenjing Guan Read More We are familiar with strawberries grown as a perennial crop in Indiana. Bare root strawberry plants are set in the spring. Fruit is first harvested in the second year and the[Read More…] Article Categories: Other Specialty Crops Article Tags: Crop Culture Greenhouses & High Tunnels
Chinese-style Solar Greenhouses July 13, 2016 - Veggie Extras Article By: Wenjing Guan Read More Driving across IN now, it is not uncommon to see many recently built high tunnels standing along the roadsides. These structures have become an important tool for farmers to extend[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Greenhouses & High Tunnels
Hornworms July 5, 2016 - From Issue: 616 By: Rick Foster Read More Hornworms can be pests of tomato and pepper in field grown crops, but for some reason seem to be particularly severe in high tunnels. Hornworms are very large caterpillars, measuring[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Greenhouses & High Tunnels Insect and Mite Management
Augmentation Biological Control in High Tunnels June 22, 2016 - From Issue: 615 By: Laura Ingwell and Rick Foster Read More Supplementing the natural enemy population to control insect pests, i.e. augmentation biological control, is of interest to many high tunnel producers. Augmentation biological control has proven very effective at managing[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Beneficial Insects and Mites Greenhouses & High Tunnels Insect and Mite Management
Whether to Put Shade Cloth on High Tunnel Tomatoes June 22, 2016 - From Issue: 615 By: Wenjing Guan Last week, the highest temperature reached 110°F for a few successive days inside of our high tunnels. As a result, we observed some blossom drop on tomatoes. More information on[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Crop Culture Greenhouses & High Tunnels Protected Culture and Season Extension
Aphids in High Tunnels June 8, 2016 - From Issue: 614 By: Rick Foster and Laura Ingwell Read More We have begun to receive the first reports of aphid outbreaks in high tunnels on tomato, pepper, and cucumber (Figure 1). Aphids are a very common problem in high tunnels[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucumbers Peppers Tomato Article Tags: Beneficial Insects and Mites Greenhouses & High Tunnels Insect and Mite Management Pests and Pest Management – General
Leaf Mold of Tomato June 5, 2016 - From Issue: 614 By: Dan Egel and Wenjing Guan Read More I have observed leaf mold of tomato in greenhouses and high tunnels recently. This article will discuss this disease and management options. In the last issue of the Hotline, I discussed[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Greenhouses & High Tunnels Plant Disease Management
Link between Plant Density, Yield and Revenue from a High Tunnel May 26, 2016 - From Issue: 613 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More Planting density plays an important role in the optimization of labor efficiency and productivity of your high tunnel. For the purpose of this article I will focus on tomato which[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Crop Culture Greenhouses & High Tunnels Production Management
Tomato Zippering May 26, 2016 - From Issue: 613 By: Wenjing Guan Read More Recent cool weather increases the occurrence of zippering on high tunnel tomatoes. We observed at least 20% of developing fruit (most on the first and second flower clusters) on the[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Cool Temperature Greenhouses & High Tunnels
Botrytis Gray Mold on Greenhouse Tomatoes May 21, 2016 - From Issue: 613 By: Dan Egel and Wenjing Guan Read More The recent cool and cloudy weather has influenced conditions in the field as well as in greenhouses and high tunnels. I have observed more Botrytis gray mold of tomatoes in[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Greenhouses & High Tunnels Plant Disease Management
