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Daikon Radish

Daikon radish is a member of Brassica family. It forms a large white tap root like a giant carrot. The tap root (12 to 20 inches long and 2 to 4 inches in diameter) penetrates into the soil leaving 2 to 6 inches protruding above ground.  Radishes are cool-season crops. They are best grown with…Read more about Daikon Radish[Read More]

Ethylene Damage on Tomato Plants

Anthracnose of Gourds

As Thanksgiving approaches, I have noticed that the gourds I set out before Halloween are starting to rot. But before I throw them away, what is causing the lesions? The circular lesions that can be seen in Figure 1 and 2 are symptoms of anthracnose of gourd.   That is, the pathogen that is causing the…Read more about Anthracnose of Gourds[Read More]

The Results are in: Pesticide Residues in Produce

Alternaria Leaf Blight of Carrot

The Top Five Things to Consider Before Pricing Your Products

Cover Crop Decision Tool for Vegetable Growers – Discussion on November 7th

2016 Cucumber Variety Evaluation in a High Tunnel at Southwest Indiana

Welcome Dr. Ariana Torres and Dr. Krishna Nemali

Fall Clean and Sanitize

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