by RobtheHortGod | Sep 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Most vegetables are harvested when they are fresh, young, and tender, with thin skins, cells full of moisture, and a correspondingly (and understandably) short shelf life. As a result, they must be harvested right before market, handled minimally, and then sold as...
by RobtheHortGod | Aug 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many of the strategies required to manage various in-season pests (insects and diseases) are preventative in nature. These are best applied prior to the development of any disease or insect pest population, either during the off-season or at the end of the growing...
by RobtheHortGod | Aug 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Throughout the growing season, from the point of planting through to harvest and dormancy, fruits, vegetables, and other horticulture crops have high and specific water requirements. Generally, most vegetables benefit from the application of an inch (2.5cm) of water...
by RobtheHortGod | Aug 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Throughout the time that plants are growing and active, you often see things that make you wonder what is going on with the plants. Sometimes, plants look a bit like they have a runny nose, or a drippy eye. If you are like me, you might take a second look to set...
by RobtheHortGod | Aug 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
This week, I was reminded that nature is awesome and that, in many cases, sometimes you just cannot beat letting nature do its thing. As I was out for a morning walk, I noticed a strange green shape, with some whitish protrusions. It was moving very slowly across the...
