All seed used in transplant production, as well as, any transplants brought into the greenhouse should be certified ‘clean’ or disease-free. Important diseases such as Bacterial leaf spot of tomato and pepper can cause major problems in transplant production if introduced in the greenhouse. [Read more…]
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March 19, 2013 Andy Wyenandt
Pathogens that Cause Damping-off
Damping-off is caused by a number of important vegetable pathogens and is very common during the spring. Damping-off can kill seedlings before they break the soil line (pre-emergent damping-off) or kill seedlings soon after they emerge (post-emergent damping-off). Common pathogens that cause damping-off include Pythium, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium spp. [Read more…]
February 5, 2013 Joe Ingerson-Mahar
Pepper Weevil Damage Monitoring and Control in New Jersey
Pepper weevil does not overwinter in New Jersey. Once established during the season, pepper weevil spreads quickly and is destructive to pepper crops in fields or greenhouses. Why do we care about pepper weevil? Pepper weevil are the most important pest of pepper in sub-tropical regions like Florida, Texas, Georgia, Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico. They are transported to NJ, spread to farms causing extensive damage, and are carried as far north as Canadian greenhouse pepper crops.
January 28, 2013 Andy Wyenandt
Presidio® Fungicide – Some Supplemental Label Uses Withdrawn
Valent has removed the Presidio® Fungicide Supplemental Label containing Brassica (Cole) Leafy Vegetables, Root and Tuber Vegetables, Carrot, Potato, and a 30-day rotation interval for Wheat. [Read more…]
November 16, 2012 Michelle Infante-Casella
Mid-Atlantic Pumpkin School
Date: January 18, 2013
Location: Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office in Burlington County office in Westampton, NJ.
The location is easy to find, just off Exit 5 of the NJ Turnpike. [Read more…]
October 16, 2012 Dan Kluchinski
Fall Soil Testing
Fall is a good time of year to evaluate the past season’s successes and failures and plan strategies for the season ahead.
Give special consideration to determining soil nutrient levels and examining weed problems and infestations. Through proper record keeping, planning, and evaluation, you can better handle some of the effects of the previous growing season. [Read more…]
