Horticulture

Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable grown in Kansas. And that's because they can be used in so many different ways -- sliced fresh,...

When the summer heat cranks up it is tempting to add water, but this is not necessarily what the plants need. On average, vegetables...

Description: Similar in appearance to other June bugs, the adult Japanese beetle is 1/4 to 3/8-inch long with a shiny, metallic-green head. The body...

Remember when I said there are about 10,000 varieties of tomatoes to choose from so you should be able to find one that works...

Late June through early July is garlic harvest time. When about half of the leaves have turned yellow the bulbs can be dug up....

There are several reasons why healthy vegetable crops produce flowers and no fruit. Most squash, cucumbers and melons have separate male and female flowers...

​[email protected] ​ HNR Website access: https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/horticulture-resource-center/horticulture-newsletter/ Horticulture 2024 Newsletter No. 24 June 17, 2024 1712 Claflin, 2021 Throckmorton Plant Science Center Manhattan, KS 66506 (785) 532-6173 ANNOUNCEMENTS Riley County Master Gardener 35th...

To many, the term "side-dressing" might conjure up images of a savory dish that accompanies turkey at Thanksgiving or other festive meals. To gardeners,...