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!
Cauliflower is a member of the brassica family, along with cabbage, kale, broccoli, radishes, and Brussels sprouts. It has a reputation for being temperamental, but once you understand its growing preferences, you will be able to enjoy a successful harvest.This article contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one…
Cucumbers are one of the most popular crops to grow for beginner and experienced gardeners alike! Not only are they easy to grow, but they also make a refreshing addition to a summer salad, not to mention crisp pickles or a tasty relish. It is not surprising, therefore, that growers…
Peppers are edible at any stage of development. Case in point, green bell peppers are technically not ripe, yet they are used in many cuisines. A pepper is considered ripe when its seeds are mature. This stage is often accompanied by a change in color that results from the breakdown of…