Watermelon Fertility and Irrigation Management March 16, 2020 - From Issue: 669 By: Wenjing Guan Dear Watermelon Growers, At our past winter technical meeting, several growers suggested fertilizer recommendations need to be reevaluated for watermelon production in our area. This suggestion is timely and critical.[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Watermelon Article Tags: Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
A New Soil Test for High Tunnel Growers February 17, 2020 - From Issue: 668 By: Wenjing Guan Read More This article introduces a new soil test for high tunnel growers. Why is there a need for a new soil test for high tunnel production? Soil tests are valuable tools[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
Abnormal Transplant Symptoms might be Caused by Poor Media May 9, 2019 - From Issue: 657 By: Wenjing Guan, Liz Maynard, Dan Egel and Petrus Langenhoven Read More Producing healthy transplants is a critical step for a successful growing season. Choosing the proper growing media is an important first step. Supported by a USDA Specialty Crops Block Grant[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
Basic Aspects of High Tunnel Soil Fertility Management April 11, 2019 - From Issue: 655 By: Petrus Langenhoven Basic Aspects of High Tunnel Soil Fertility Management – (Petrus Langenhoven, plangenh@purdue.edu, 765-496-7955) – Spring has arrived! Every high tunnel grower is now thinking of planting summer vegetable crops in[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Greenhouses & High Tunnels Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
High Salinity Levels May Affect Tomato Production in High Tunnels August 30, 2018 - From Issue: 650 By: Wenjing Guan Read More I visited a few high tunnels around the state recently and used a hand-held soil electrical conductivity (EC) meter to test soil salinity levels inside of the structures. Although the hand-held[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Greenhouses & High Tunnels Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
Lowering Soil pH in High Tunnels March 14, 2018 - From Issue: 639 By: Wenjing Guan and Liz Maynard Read More This article is my response to a grower’s question about lowering soil pH in a high tunnel. The soil test indicated pH of the soil in his high tunnel was[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Greenhouses & High Tunnels Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
Blackheart of Celery September 14, 2017 - From Issue: 636 By: Wenjing Guan Read More Blackheart of celery is a physiological disorder that causes significant crop loss in major celery production areas. It is characterized by the breakdown of young leaf tissues in the heart[Read More…] Article Categories: Greens and Salad Crops Celery Article Tags: Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
Fertilizer Compatibility August 7, 2017 - From Issue: 633 By: Wenjing Guan Read More When mixing fertilizers, it is important to check fertilizer compatibility before application. If incompatible fertilizers are mixed, they form insoluble precipitations that can clog drip emitters and damage sprayers used[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
Manganese Toxicity on Cantaloupes July 6, 2017 - From Issue: 631 By: Wenjing Guan and Dan Egel Read More Manganese toxicity is a common problem for cantaloupes growing in sandy soils across southwestern Indiana. Because symptom of manganese toxicity can easily be confused with foliar diseases, growers may misdiagnose[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Cantaloupe Article Tags: Plant Nutrition Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
Blossom End Rot of Tomato and Pepper July 6, 2017 - From Issue: 631 By: Wenjing Guan Read More In the past few weeks, we have received several reports about blossom end rot on tomatoes and peppers as the crops start to set fruit. Blossom end rot is a physiological[Read More…] Article Categories: Peppers Tomato Article Tags: Plant Nutrition Soil Fertility and Fertilizers