Month: May 2021

Help! Gardener Assistance Needed with Monitoring Downy Mildews

Thank you to Margaret Tuttle McGrath with the Long Island Horticultural Research & Extension Center for providing the following content and opportunity! Extension plant pathologists from across the region are seeking gardener assistance with monitoring downy mildews affecting cucurbit plants and basil. Cucurbits include cucumber, winter squash, summer squash, watermelon, and assorted gourds. Occurrence of…Continue Reading Help! Gardener Assistance Needed with Monitoring Downy Mildews

After planting: status of current drought conditions in NY

May has been warm and dry so far in New York, which is great for planting. But take a look at current drought conditions, organized by county, as reported by the National Drought Mitigation Center. This might be useful for planning purposes in coming weeks after seed and transplants are in the ground. For a…Continue Reading After planting: status of current drought conditions in NY

Questions and Suggested Links from our VEGETABLE IPM CONFERENCE, April 2021

A big thank you again to both our speakers and our attendees. You made this year’s virtual conference a huge success! Here are some questions that came into the chat during the conference: Pam W: Is using pesticide treated seeds considered organic? Steve Reiners answers: Pesticide treated seeds would not be allowed in a certified…Continue Reading Questions and Suggested Links from our VEGETABLE IPM CONFERENCE, April 2021