OPEN-POLLINATION Open Pollination: Key Questions for Gardeners to Ensure Successful Results Open pollination is a process of natural cross-pollination between different plants, which can be beneficial to the growth and development of certain varieties. In order to ensure that seeds saved from a variety remain true, it is important to consider the type of insects visiting your tomato flowers, as well
INSECTS Identifying and Addressing Squash Leaf Discoloration: Identify Causes with Photos, Roots & Stem Examinations Squash Leaf Discoloration ID Squash plants are popular vegetables that can be grown in a variety of climates and conditions. However, squash plants may suffer from discoloration of their leaves which could indicate an issue with the plant’s health. This discoloration can range from yellowing between the veins to
INSECTS Protect Your Vegetables from Insects & Sunscald with Various Gardening Techniques Protecting against insects and sunscald is a challenge for gardeners. Many have found success with fruit protecting mesh bags, which can prevent insects or caterpillars from getting to the fruits while only scuffing the outer skin slightly. To provide extra shade, some people use small squares of green mesh on
INSECTS Troubleshoot Leaf Curling in Tomatoes: Causes, Tests & Solutions Leaf curling in a tomato is an issue that can be caused by many different factors. Too little light, too much cold or hot wind, roots being cold and wet, insects such as aphids, mites or thrips on the leaf itself, and even fertilizer burn are all possible causes. It
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