Different Types Of Crops

Lilacs, phlox, cucumbers, grapes , squash , m elons and several other species are prone to attacks. Choose Varieties Wisely In the vegetable garden, be sure to choose varieties of squash, cucumbers and melons with an innate resistance to powdery mildew.

At first, the leaves of infected plants turn a pale shade of green and curl in a downward direction. Both are resistant to this pathogen. Do not space plants too closely to ensure they have good air circulation as well.

Application of a foliar fungicide can aid in controlling the disease. Prevent infection by planting disease-free seed, rotating crops, disposing of infected plants and waiting until conditions are right in the spring to plant.

Follow all label instructions carefully. For this reason, gardeners should always buy basil plants from a local source or start their own plants from disease-free seeds. Thought to have originated in Africa, this disease is problematic because it spreads...

Because the disease is so readily transmitted, it's important to get rid of any infected plants as quickly as possible, something I should have done to the wild multiflora specimens on our property years ago.

Downy Mildew Gerald Holms/California Polytechnic State University at San Luis A common issue with broccoli, downy mildew is caused by the fungus Peronospora parasitica and exacerbated by moist growing conditions.

Yellow leaves on tomato vines are likely signs of fungal disease, especially if they start at the bottom and slowly creep upward. Prevent disease-causing funguses that could be killing your tomato crop from spreading across your garden.

Control native weeds around the farm or garden that may be hosts for thrips and TSWV. The classic symptoms of the virus on tomatoes include a yellowing or “bronzing” of the top sides of tender leaves, which quickly will lead to spotting necrosis and...

Your farm soil is much more than just dirt. They disrupt the transportation of water and nutrients from the roots to the shoots, resulting in reduced plant growth and yield. Some often wilt during the day, and for a time, may recover overnight, though...

Thin young plants and move them to a warmer area to encourage more rapid seed growth. Keep soil evenly moist and rotate crops every season to avoid the fungus. Soil solarization has been shown to reduce occurrences.

Wet spring weather promotes fungal growth, and when these conditions are present, there's a good chance that fungal diseases will become problematic. The rate and frequency of application depends on the targeted fungal organism, but all are listed on...

You can avoid the need to spray by planting selections with a known resistance to the pathogen. Black spot is a devastating disease for rose growers across most of the country, but there's hope! Here are a few steps you can take to keep this pathogen...

Holly shrubs were plentiful, one could often find ivy growing underneath in solid mats or twining up neighboring trees. This is partly true, but there is so much more to the story.

I begin sowing leek seeds in mid-January and continue to sow more seeds every two weeks until late February. The deeper they are buried, the longer the white, edible portion will become.

While some nut varieties are common and local, some of them are an exotic treat. Peel the nuts while hot and eat immediately, or save them for any number of yummy holiday desserts.

The lacey foliage and flat clusters of early summer flowers are quite lovely as well, making this shrub a standout in the landscape. Plus, they're edible . Here are some of the best, winter-hardy, ornamental shrubs with branches that are filled with colorful...

Of course, it is still the middle of January and I must resist the temptation to break out the Mainliner. So, too, are we holding space for the dream of our continuing relationship with the land we tend.

It's about time that the UN recognized the worthiness of beans to have their turn in the spotlight. “There is also an inhibitory effect on a-Amylase, the enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates, slowing down the process,” Westrick says.

Of course, this is not a problem with dandelion and burdock. Plants, like horseradish (pictured above), that form crowns can be dug and split, taking just what is needed into the house and replanting the rest.

About the Author: Horticulturist Jessica Walliser dreams of growing Eastern Prince, a fruit-bearing magnolia vine, in her zone-6 garden. Read more about growing edible vines. Surprisingly easy to grow, hops are a gorgeous garden plant, hardy from zones...

Sorghum processing was an event! This has brought people together, on and off, for a century and a half in southeastern Illinois and in other areas of the country for good food, fellowship, historic preservation, and the creation of that amber goodness...

Netzanette/Flickr Running a farm can be so rewarding but hard on the body. In most of the country, this means that you will want to grow it as a houseplant. I made breakfast for the kids while it set, and 45 minutes later, with no interruption in my day...

Harvesting Sorghum Cane When harvesting sorghum cane, remove the leaves and the seed plume from the cane. It's my hope that you will join me in planting a few cereal grains on your property this year and that you will experiment with the diverse nature...

We started a few shrubs along our pasture fence because it is said that cows give good milk when they have the opportunity to graze on the fruit and leaves. It and its American relative ( Corylus americana ) are the commercial source of hazelnuts.

Adam Watson, Industrial Hemp Program Coordinator with the Kentucky Deptartment of Agriculture, explains that “the most efficient production models and practices still aren't known, so there is little assurance of profitability at this stage, but there...

At this point, I would suggest some buckwheat pancakes to celebrate. You are now ready to mill the seed in a burr mill or even a blender. With its large (up to 3 inch wide) leaves and blossoms, it creates a smothering effect on most weedy areas.

This also means that it can be harvested with large farm equipment and serve as a viable option in a crop rotation of cotton, corn or wheat. This tropical plant has been bred to grow stateside in your own garden—and the benefits of doing so are plentiful.