Post Rock Answers Horticulture

 

Cassie Homan Horticulture Agent

Cassie Thiessen

Horticulture Agent
785-738-3597

 

 

 

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Lilac Leaf Spot

Leaf spots on lilac normally only show up during wet, humid growing seasons.

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Fall Armyworm Invasion

Armyworm caterpillars pass through six instar stages (life stages) with their size and appetite increasing with each molt.

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What's Invading Your Garden?

By the end of July our gardens are usually thriving and we are in harvest mode.

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Blossom End Rot

You might be surprised to learn that this is not a disease, but actually a physiological disorder caused by a lack of calcium in the developing fruit.

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Growing the Perfect Tomatoes

Tomatoes require a location that is fairly fertile, well-drained, and sunny, getting at least half a day of sun or more.