We recently received several calls reporting blossom end rot of tomatoes (Figure 1). Although blossom end rot is caused by deficient supply of calcium to the developing fruit. The occurrence of this physiological disorder often relates to inconsistent supply of water. As a general rule, vegetables require 1-1.5 acre-inches of water per week. Since there[Read More…]
Below, I will briefly discuss a few of the diseases that I have observed on tomatoes recently. Powdery mildew of tomato – Powdery mildew of tomato is not usually a common problem in Indiana. However, in recent years, there have been more reports of this disease than usual. Powdery mildew is more often observed in a[Read More…]
Following the success of last year’s Summer Field Tour at Tuttle Orchards, this year we are again planning a combined summer field tour with the Indiana Horticultural Society, the Indiana Vegetable Growers’ Association and the Indiana Farm Market Association. We will be hosted by Garwood Orchards in La Porte, IN. While we encourage membership in[Read More…]
Seal the Seasons is a growing food company founded on supporting local growers by making local food available all year-round. Seal the Seasons partners with local family farms on a state-by-state basis to source local food (focused primarily on fruit and vegetables), freeze it, and sell to grocers, with the grower proudly featured on the bag,[Read More…]
Southwest Purdue Ag Center High Tunnel Tour Date: June 13, 2018 7:00-9:00 pm Eastern Time Location: Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center, 4369 North Purdue Road, Vincennes, IN, 47591 Seedless cucumber production in high tunnels will be the highlight of this year’s event. You will see 16 cucumber varieties grown in a high tunnel, and be able to[Read More…]
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