Peach
None Given
During the last two weeks my stonefruit trees have had their leaves totally devoured. I'm concerned they will die, 90% of their leaves have been eaten. Tonight I found many handfuls of these small, fat, dark brown beetles eating the leaves. I want them dead and I want my trees to survive. ...
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by: Charles
(2 points)
Posted: July 24, 2013
2
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Bean
Indiana
I would like to plant a fall garden and I have limited space. I don't see hardly any little beans hanging on my green bean bushes so I'm wondering if they are finished. Can I pull the bushes and plant more?
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by: JoLyn Graf
(1 point)
Posted: July 22, 2013
2
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General
None Given
A friend of mine sent me a picture of some bugs on her squash plant, it looks to me like the squash or pumpkins bugs but instead of being the gray brown or brown they are white and green, are they the same thing?
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by: Kelli
(2 points)
Posted: July 22, 2013
3
answers
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Blackberry
Would anybody be able to tell me what is causing this to happen to my blackberries? Many of the berries have this pink colour but some are perfect. The berries taste quite tart but the plants are just fine as far as I can see. How can I stop this happening? Thanks
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by: Steve
(1 point)
Posted: July 22, 2013
4
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Grape
Lausanne, Switzerland
My grapes are suffering badly from japanese beetles that seem to have taken over the plants - see images below.
Does anyone know how to solve this problem - i.e. how can I get rid of the beetles before they start killing off the other plants?
Many thanks!
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by: deactivated
(25 points)
Posted: July 21, 2013
7
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General
None Given
Hi all,
We are starting a family plot in the backyard for the first time this year. We have ~150 sq feet of space to start, we have heirloom seeds ready to go and we are preparing the land using the lasagna technique - layers of cardboard, water weeds, newspaper and compost.
The problem...
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by: von
(2 points)
Posted: July 20, 2013
3
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3691
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Carrot
None Given
I am new to growing carrots. How do I know when they are ready to pick?
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by: Laura
(1 point)
Posted: July 20, 2013
1
answer
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Tomato
Oregon
We have a very short growing period here and no greenhouse, so I am attempting to grow tomatoes indoors. I have had limited success, but know I can do better. I need tips on growing tomatoes indoors - lighting, grow space, air circulation, etc.
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by: Barbara H. Peterson
(1 point)
Posted: July 19, 2013
2
answers
3648
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Maize (corn)
My corn plants all have ears but I do not know when I should harvest them. I have some super sweet and popcorn varieties, sorry I don’t remember exactly which ones and they have been growing extremely well and look very healthy. Is it ok to open the husk while and take a look at the corn while...
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by: Stan
(1 point)
Posted: July 19, 2013
3
answers
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General
None Given
This year I planted tomatoes, cucumbers, cantaloupe, red bell peppers and strawberries. Only the tomatoes and bell peppers are producing. The others, I'm only getting blossoms. I planted just after Mothers Day here in Columbus, OH. I understand that there are male and female blossoms thx to this...
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by: Paul Jorgensen
(1 point)
Posted: July 18, 2013
2
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Sunflower
I have a question about my sunflower plant. The leaves have developed mottled yellow patches and I can't figure out what is causing it. All the leaves on the plant are affected and the discoloration goes right through the leaf to the bottom side. I can't find any insects on the plant and it is...
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by: Em
(1 point)
Posted: July 17, 2013
2
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General
State College, Pa
I am moving to a new apartment with a lovely second story deck. I'm certain the deck gets some sunlight during the day, but the lot is quite shaded. Will my zucchini, cucumber and basil container garden still produce fruit if they don't have as much sun as my previous apartment?
Also, I have...
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by: Michelle Bixby
(2 points)
Posted: July 15, 2013
3
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Maize (corn)
None Given
When is the best time to spray for corn earworms? I am currently using Sevin. Is there a better pesticide to use?
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by: Bill Zimmer
(2 points)
Posted: July 15, 2013
4
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21080
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General
What specific produce plants can be started in July or August in Pennsylvania (zone 6)?
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by: Miriam Stein
(5 points)
Posted: July 14, 2013
2
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Tomato
Zone 7B
The recent very wet weather seems to be helping late blight emerge early this year and I have plenty of tomato plants that I need to try and protect. I don't use fungicides, my plants are well spaced. Does anybody know of anything organic I can use to protect my tomatoes?
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by: cara smith
(2 points)
Posted: July 13, 2013
3
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3201
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Tomato
My plants have gotten a bit out of control and I have no idea what to do with them. I've been pruning here and there but I have no idea what I am doing being honest. Can anyone provide some guidance to help me do it correctly?
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by: D. Thompson
(2 points)
Posted: July 12, 2013
5
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General
KS USA
My vegetable garden has been drying out quickly in the recent heat and I would like to use mulch to help conserve water, particularly when I am at work in the heat of the day. Is there something that works best for vegetables? I am growing lots of different peppers, both hot and sweet varieties,...
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by: Mike T.
(3 points)
Posted: July 12, 2013
2
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2003
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General
PA
So my vegetable garden is a complete disaster. The wet weather and storms caused so much damage and all of my plants have succumbed and died leaving me with no summer harvest this year. I am keen to have another shot and plant more for a late harvest into the Fall and perhaps even the winter...
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by: Marsha Anderson
(5 points)
Posted: July 11, 2013
1
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Cucumber
OH Zone 6
How can I tell if my cucumbers are ready to be picked? I’m a first time cucumber grower and my plants have several fruits about 2” long so far. From what I understand I want to avoid them turning yellow as this means I have waited too long. Is there a foolproof way of telling when they are ready...
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by: Rosemarie
(2 points)
Posted: July 10, 2013
2
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Cucumber
USA
One of my cucumber plants has developed powder mildew and I wanted to get some advice on how people control this effectively without the use of chemicals. Is it enough to wash it off of the leaves with soapy water or is there a natural fungicide that I could try?
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by: Maggie Muffins
(1 point)
Posted: July 8, 2013
4
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Pumpkin
MD
My plants are doing well and look healthy, both have fruits which are looking great. My question is, should I be trimming off the dead leaves? I'm not sure if it is better to leave them be or take them away. Which is more likely to encourage diseases?
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by: Mel
(2 points)
Posted: July 6, 2013
2
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Apple
NY
We have an apple tree growing at our summer house that is in desperate need of pruning. Unfortunately I only discovered it this week. I know that pruning is usually done when dormant but will it harm the tree if I was to do it now? The tree is currently fruiting, the apples look quite small...
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by: Cat Sullivan
(2 points)
Posted: July 5, 2013
1
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2016
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Garlic (Allium Sativum)
MA
I have been given a sprouted soft neck garlic clove and I'm not sure what to do with it. When is the best time to plant, can I do it now? I'd prefer to plant in a container kept outdoors if possible. How should I correctly store this until planting?
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by: Sarah E
(2 points)
Posted: July 4, 2013
1
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General
None Given
I sprayed my passion fruit seedlings with a glyphosate (roundup) by mistake, will the seedlings survive? And after how long will the seedlings recover for transplanting?
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by: samwel
(1 point)
Posted: July 3, 2013
2
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Tomato
CT
I'm a smoker and a good friend and fellow gardener informed me that I had to be careful around my tomatoes as I could pass diseases from the tobacco to them. I thought he was yanking my chain but a google search revealed the truth. What do I do to avoid passing viruses to the plants? Can it be...
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by: Rod Morrison
(2 points)
Posted: July 2, 2013
2
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General
None Given
Which fungi causes leaf spot in passion fruit trees and which fungicide can i use to remedy the problem. i am in Kenya in the plains of Usin Gishu county growing non grafted purple passion.
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by: samwel
(1 point)
Posted: July 1, 2013
2
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5479
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General
None Given
which active ingredient in fungicides kills alternaria alternata
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by: samwel
(1 point)
Posted: June 30, 2013
1
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General
PA
We have been experiencing some really strong storms over the past week in PA and my veggies have been badly damaged. Many of my plants have been destroyed by heavy hail. The ice that fell was quite big, almost the size of a nickel and it has torn leaves, some look like the can recover but in...
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by: Marsha Anderson
(5 points)
Posted: June 30, 2013
1
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Asparagus
None Given
My second year asparagus has failed to emerge this year. I'm fairly certain that it should be out by now (Iowa zone 5). Is it possible that the crowns have rotted from the all the stormy weather or is it possible that they are just late. How can I tell? If my asparagus has failed I would like to...
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by: Vicki Albright
(2 points)
Posted: June 28, 2013
1
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General
near Johnstown, PA
I think about this every summer when some of my plants have inevitably developed powdery mildew or worse. If I have to pull up any diseased plants I tend to bag them and toss them in the trash but I do try to be environmentally friendly and I find myself wondering are there any alternatives to...
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by: Larry Pelenski
(4 points)
Posted: June 27, 2013
3
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