Whatever stage you are in as a new farmer, one of the best things you can do is to read extensively. We have picked out 10 must-reads to get you going.
Verticillium Wilt
Verticillium wilt is caused by six different species of fungus, all of the genus Verticillium. These six fungi can attack most of the plants and trees that gardeners like to grow.
Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew is caused by one of the most common fungi that plague gardens. The disease can attack a wide range of plants.
Pierce’s Disease
Pierce's disease (PD) is a bacterial disease of grapes named for Newton Pierce, who described the disease in 1892. The bacterium species is Xylella fastidiosa.
Brix: How Do We Measure It?
The reading displayed on the refractometer is actually not a true measurement of the sugar dissolved in the substance being tested.
Phytophthora Blight
Phytophthora blight, also known as late blight, is a fungal disease caused by several species of the genus Phytophthora.
Brix: What is It?
Brix is a measure of the sugar content of a plant or other substance. Brix expresses the weight of dissolved sugar as a percentage of the weight of the entire solution.
Peach Leaf Curl
Peach leaf curl is a common disease caused by the fungus Taphrina deformans. Besides peaches, susceptible plants include nectarines and almonds. The peach leaf curl fungus spends the winter in the bark and buds of its hosts. It enters new buds as they begin to swell and open in the spring, spread by rain and … Continue reading Peach Leaf Curl
Growth Cracks
Fortunately, this problem is structural in nature, and therefore will not cause an epidemic.
Fusarium Wilt
Fusarium wilt is a disease common to the southeastern United States. It is caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum and affects numerous garden plants, including vegetables, small fruits, and flowers. The most susceptible host species include: Tomatoes.Sweet potatoes.Cucumbers.Watermelons. The disease is spread through infected soil. Once it is introduced, it is nearly impossible to get … Continue reading Fusarium Wilt
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