Insects chew or suck their way onto vegetables and diminish their aesthetic value. This is a no-no for growers who rely on unblemished produce and market to food companies. For now, though, let’s focus on pests that pose a threat to broccoli and cabbage. Sucking aphids Common pests that feed on young, green vegetables are … Read more
A greenhouse can expand the growing seasons for your vegetables. Being able to control humidity, light, and the temperature will allow you to have a great success rate that changes in weather during a year would usually prevent. Even if you do not own a fully heated greenhouse there are various seasonal options for growing … Read more
Many progressive produce growers are jumping at the chance to grow different crops that will earn them more profit and help feed the world. North Carolina State University’s Mountain Research Station in Waynesville, N.C., hopes to offer growers more crops they can grow with confidence and, at the same time, improve their bottom line. Extension … Read more