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With their long season and spreading growth habit, pumpkins often present a weed control challenge. Here are some important factors and considerations when working to manage weeds in pumpkins and winter squash.
Waterhemp in a...
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Pumpkins and winter squash are getting closer to harvest across the state. While many fruit look great, all the moisture considered, every farm has a few that look a little off. Read on for common causes of sad pumpkins in Minnesota.
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Melons are one of the trickiest plants to grow, because the guidelines around harvest are confusing and often contradictory. I often hear growers express frustration because their melons seem ripe but don’t have much flavor, or because...
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The tendril on this watermelon is beginning to dry up. It will be ready to pick soon.
Melons are one of the trickiest plants to grow, because the guidelines around harvest are confusing and often contradictory. Gardeners often struggle...
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Many winter squash and pumpkins are ready for harvest already. The dry season has meant that fruit that did get enough water generally look good, though there are still spots where cosmetic issues exist on the fruit.
It's hard out...
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With their long season and spreading growth habit, pumpkins often present a weed control challenge. Here are some important factors and considerations when working to manage weeds in pumpkins and winter squash.
Waterhemp in a pumpkin...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
Our winter / spring vegetable series focused on helping you anticipate and prepare for the growing season’s potential problems continues. This week we're talking about pumpkins and squash. Read on to learn more about variety selection,...
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Sandea injury symptoms on a pumpkin leaf. University of Kentucky.
A good question came in last week about if and how the herbicide Sandea can injure pumpkins. I consulted with Dr. Sushila Chaudhari at Michigan State University, as...