On occasion, you may come across a potato or a sweet potato whose flesh or skin has a green tint. What causes the abnormal color, and is the potato safe to eat? We’ll answer these questions and more in this helpful article. What Causes Potatoes to Turn Green? Potatoes, also called tubers,…
It can take quite a bit of patience when waiting for fruit and vegetables to mature and then ripen. Tomatoes are no exception. But what if the tomatoes you are growing aren’t blushing, much less turning red? In this article you will learn the top seven reasons tomatoes do not…
The three types of blight that most often affect tomatoes are early blight, late blight, and Septoria leaf spot. In this article, you will learn how to identify, treat, and prevent late blight. Although the focus of this article is on tomatoes, the information can be applied to other members…
Early blight is one of the most common fungal diseases that affects tomatoes and other nightshades. Learn how to identify, treat, and even prevent this disease before it destroys your harvest.
Does Epsom salt really cure blossom end rot (BER)? We take a quick look at basic science to determine if this popular treatment method is fact or fiction.
Blossom end rot is a common condition found in tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, and squashes, like zucchini. It is characterized by a water-soaked spot or lesion located at or near the bottom of the fruit. Blossom end rot is not a disease but rather a physiological disorder (or an abiotic disorder)…
Learn everything you need to know to identify, control, and prevent cabbage root maggots from harming brassica crops such as cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, radishes, kohlrobi, collards, and turnips . Okra In My Garden
Learn how to identify sweet potato scurf and distinguish it from other fungal diseases. Also, learn how you can prevent it from taking over the harvest. And discover whether or not you can eat infected tubers.
Sweet potatoes are a popular crop with home gardeners and commercial growers alike. The sweet root vegetable is easy to grow and a nutritious side dish to be enjoyed throughout the year, not just at Thanksgiving. But just like other root vegetables such as carrots, turnips, and beets, sweet potatoes…
Learn how to identify and organically eliminate this destructive pest so it won't destroy your sweet potato crop!
