Where should I get my seed potatoes from? Gardeners should buy certified seed potatoes from their local source. Potatoes from the supermarket should not be used because they may carry diseases or be treated with a sprout inhibitor that can prevent the tubers from germinating. How do I prepare the…
Read More
By Bob Westerfield for CAES News You may still be scraping frost off your windshield in the early morning this time of the year, but it is not too early to begin planning your spring vegetable garden. Completing a few essential steps will ensure that you will have success in your garden when…
Read More
By Avery Newmark for CAES News While some U.S. regions, such as the Northeast and Midwest, have experienced consistent cold throughout the winter of 2022, the Southeast region, including Georgia, has seen a winter with varied temperatures. Those unpredictable temperatures, alongside moisture and frost, may have had a direct impact on plant survival,…
Read More
By Emily Cabrera for CAES News With the onset of warmer, longer days, an array of pink blooms from peach, cherry and plum trees break forth — the first signs of spring. And while most of us enjoy this seasonal shift, fruit tree growers prepare their orchards for the relentless, annual migration of…
Read More
February is a great time to look at seed catalogs, looking forward to warm spring days, preparing garden plots, and getting ready for a productive season. Below are a few things to do during February in the garden. Gardeners might want to consider thinking about transplant production depending on their planting…
Read More
I have received a couple of calls about the upcoming cold weather and citrus from homeowners and gardeners. The weather forecast is below (1/28/22) for the Moultrie, GA area. Below is a post from the UGA Urban Ag Website a few years ago. Cold Protection of Citrus in Georgia An…
Read More
By Bill Cline, Entomology & Plant Pathology Department, NCSU (Revised 8dec21) Cultivated blueberries are upright, deciduous, woody perennials, forming multi-stemmed bushes with maximum unpruned heights varying from 6-8 feet (highbush, southern highbush) to 10-15 feet (rabbiteye). All cultivated species require annual pruning to manage bush height and shape. Pruning also…
Read More
If you haven’t already noticed, this weekend is forecasted to be extremely cold. These steps can help you protect your plants from cold damage: Plant only varieties that are hardy for the area. Buy plants using the USDA hardiness zones. Given a choice, plant less-hardy plants in the highest part of…
Read More
This time of year, home pecan producers will ask various questions about why their crop did not do well. Often there is not a single reason why their pecans failed to produce a crop or a quality nut. Let’s discuss some causes of the lack of pecan production. Poor variety- Commonly-found…
Read More
By Pam Knox for CAES News In 2021, Georgia experienced its coldest year since 2014, with an average temperature of 64.5 degrees Fahrenheit. But the temperature was still well above the long-term average of 63.4 F and ranked the 20th warmest year overall since statewide records began in 1895. The warmth was spread uniformly…
Read More