In "What's Killing My Kale?", get research based solutions to pest issues affecting fruit and vegetable crops from University of MN Extension. Learn how to manage weeds, insects, diseases, and more.
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University of MN Extension, Annie Klodd, Natalie Hoidal
What's Killing My Kale Season 3 Episode 13: Growing Kiwiberries in Minnesota
In Season 3, episode 13 of "What's Killing My Kale," Annie talked with Seth Wannmeuhler, a graduate research assistant at University of Minnesota, about kiwiberries. Seth has become an expert on kiwiberries through is research the last several years in which he seeks to develop a new hardy kiwiberry variety that produces well in Minnesota. In addition to his breeding work, he is also helping in the development of management recommendations for this crop, and studying the market potential of kiwiberries in Minnesota farmers' markets. This episode discusses this work, the differences in the 2 species of kiwiberries grown in Minnesota, and recommended management practices. Click here to listen to the episode. You can also listen to this and all of our past episodes on Apple Podcasts and UMN FruitEdge. Author: Annie Klodd, Extension Educator - Fruit and Vegetable Production
16 Jul 2020
What's Killing my Kale Season 3 Episode 12: Spray programs for organic tomatoes
In Season 3 Episode 12 of What's Killing My Kale, Natalie talked with Inga Meadows, Extension plant pathologist at NC State University, about disease management in organic tomatoes. It's nearly impossible to avoid disease issues in tomatoes, but there are ways to preventatively manage them, even in organic systems. In this episode, Natalie and Inga discussed: Biological control options for preventative disease management OMRI approved sprays like copper, how well they work for different diseases, and precautions growers should take when using them Timing of spray programs - how can growers know how often to spray, and what to spray Best preventative practices for tomato diseases in addition to biological and chemical control Click here to download and listen to the episode directly. You can also listen to all of our episodes on Apple Podcasts. Please leave on iTunes. As always, reach out and let us know if there are any topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes!
21 May 2020
What's Killing My Kale Season 3 Episode 10: Flowering and fruit set in cucurbits
In Season 3 Episode 10 of What's Killing My Kale, Natalie talked with Dr. Brent Loy, emeritus professor of plant genetics and cucurbit breeder extraordinaire at the University of New Hampshire. Every year we hear about fruiting in flowering issues in cucurbit crops towards the middle of the summer. Many of the strategies to prevent this from happening should be implemented now, when you're transplanting. In this episode we discussed: Why we so often see flower abortion, small fruit, and oddly shaped fruits, particularly in summer squash and zucchini The biology of male and female flowers in various types of cucurbits (and why it matters) The role that variety selection plays Best practices for nutrient management and spacing in cucurbits Click here to download and listen to the episode directly. You can also listen to all of our episodes on Apple Podcasts. Please leave on iTunes. As always, reach out and let us know if there are any topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes!
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