FARMING TIPS Content

Fungicides: Fixed copper sprays are a garden staple used to control a wide array of fungal and bacterial diseases that attack apple trees.

Blueberries are low maintenance, fruiting after about 3 years - and in the meantime make a very attractive patio plant.

Harvesting Citrus: The best indicator of ripeness is taste.

Harvesting Citrus: Citrus fruits will not ripen off the tree, so refrain from picking them too early.

Planting peas: It is best to rotate pea crops every year or two to avoid a buildup of soil-borne diseases.

Get to know your apple varieties: You will want to get to know the characteristics of your favorites, including their color, size and shape.

Horticultural oil is a well known insecticide that can be applied at anytime during the year.

A fresh, high-quality apple should have a pleasant aroma. This will vary by variety with some apples like Gala having a stronger fragrance than others.

Planting onions: Select a location with full Sun where your onions would not be shaded by other plants.

Planting onions: Soil needs to be well-drained, loose, and rich in nitrogen; compact soil affects bulb development.

Growing strawberries: pH should be between 5.5 and 7. If necessary, amend your soil in advance.

Apples with full color have absorbed lots of sunlight which leads to great flavors.

Autumn fruiting raspberries are simple to maintain just shear the canes to ground level each February and look forward to another juicy crop!

Growing strawberries: Establish new plants each year to keep berry quality high each season.

Planting Cucumbers: Cucumbers are best picked before their seeds become hard and are eaten when immature. Do not let them get yellow.

Bacterium Insecticide: The israelensis strain targets mosquito larvae and fungus gnats.

Selecting the Perfect Apple: Check the apple firmness: Avoid apples that are noticeably soft, discolored, or indent easily after you press the skin.

Planting peas: Peas are best grown in temperatures below 70 degrees F.

Rhubarb: Rhubarb can be planted from crowns in spring or in autumn. Choose a sunny or semi shaded spot on rich, fertile soil.

Fungicides: Apple scab, European canker, fire blight and brown rot are a few diseases attacking apple trees that copper fungicides can control.