Horticulture
Annual K-State Olathe Horticulture Center Field Day is July 30
Attendees will hear the latest in vegetable, flower and turfgrass research and production
OLATHE, Kan. — Kansas State University will host its Olathe Horticulture Research...
Horticulture
Growing Tomatoes in Kansas
By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture
For most folks, if they have or plan to have a small garden, the first vegetable thought of...
Horticulture
Green June Beetles: Out-and-About
Green June beetle (Cotinis nitida) adults are actively flying around and “bumping” into people and objects. Adults are 3/4 to 1.0 inches in length,...
Horticulture
When to Pick Kansas Peaches
Peaches are best when ripened on the tree but fruit growers may wish to pick a bit early to prevent damage from birds, have...
Horticulture
Kansas Gardening: Spider Mites on Tomatoes
We have seen some impressive spider mite damage on tomatoes. This is a little surprising considering how little hot and dry weather we have...
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...
Horticulture
When to Pick Blackberries
The exact time to harvest blackberries varies by cultivar, with thorny blackberries normally ripening earlier than thornless types. But there are some general guidelines...
Horticulture
Hornworms on Tomatoes
Hornworms are the largest larval insect commonly seen in the garden. Though usually seen on tomato, they can also attack eggplant, pepper, and potato.
The...
