Horticulture
Weird Squash, Cucumbers or Melons
Occasionally we receive a call from someone who has a squash (or cucumber or melon) that just doesn’t look like what was supposedly planted. They often...
Horticulture
How to Pick a Ripe Melon
Telling when a melon is ready to be harvested can be a challenge, or it may be quite easy. It all depends on the type of...
Horticulture
Heat Stops Tomatoes from Setting Fruit
Temperatures that remain above 75 degrees F at night and day temperatures above 95 degrees F with dry, hot winds will cause poor fruit set on...
Horticulture
Upcoming Horticulture Events:
July 25 K-State Bedding Plant Field Day, Olathe
July 29 Open House, K-State Research & Extension Center, Olathe
August 3 Turf & Ornamentals Field Day, Wichita
http://www.kansasturfgrassfoundation.com/annual-ktf-field-day.html
Horticulture
Blister Beetles
They seem to come in an array of color. Blister beetles are notorious for quickly stripping vegetables (especially tomatoes) and ornamentals of their foliage....
Horticulture
Japanese Beetles
Japanese beetles feed on over 300 species of plants including rose, birch, linden, crabapple, grape, Virginia creeper, and buckeye. Adults are approximately 7/16-inch long...
Horticulture
Walnut Caterpillars
If you notice leaves disappearing from walnut trees, it may be walnut caterpillars. Walnut caterpillars attack primarily black walnut, pecan, and several species of...
