Horticulture
Two generations of elm leaf beetles in Kansas
There are normally two generations of this insect in Kansas with this being the second generation. All species of elms are attacked, but Siberian...
Horticulture
Still time to plant a salad garden
Plant salad crops such as lettuce, radishes, spinach, turnips, mustard and other greens from mid-August to early September for a fall harvest. Plant slightly...
Horticulture
When are apples ready to pick?
Apples mature over a long period of time depending on variety. Some varieties such as Lodi can mature in July and others as late...
Horticulture
Watermelons in Kansas
Watermelon is a native crop of Africa that grows well in the warm dry days of Kansas summers. The plant grows best in deep...
Horticulture
Locally grown fruits and vegetables a great choice
August 2-8, 2015 is National Farmers Market Week
Efforts to expand farmers markets are making locally grown fruits and vegetables more accessible for consumers. When...
Horticulture
Twig dieback on oak trees
Recently we have seen twig dieback on pin and other oaks caused by a fungal disease called Botryosphaeria canker. Affected trees show wilting or...
Horticulture
Ideas to help protect your garden from grasshoppers
We have received a number of calls on grasshoppers recently.
Permethrin (numerous trade names) is a good choice for vegetable crops because it is labeled...
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...
