Artichoke
Relative Toxicities of Insecticides and Miticides Used in Artichoke to Natural Enemies and Honey Bees (1/02) ... [... more]
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Susceptibility Of Weeds To Herbicide Control
S. A. Fennimore, Vegetable Crops/Weed Science, UC Davis/Salinas ... [... more]
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Loopers
Loopers arch their backs as they crawl. Cabbage loopers usually have a narrow, white stripe along each side and several narrow lines down the back. Eggs are dome-shaped, and laid on the undersurfaces of older leaves. ... [... more]
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Bacterial Crown Rot
Plants with bacterial crown rot may be stunted. During periods of high temperatures the leaves may wilt. In advanced stages of the disease, plants may collapse entirely. New leaves in the center of plants may fail to ... [... more]
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Artichoke Plume Moth
Larvae undergo four to five instars. The larvae between the first and the last instars resemble the first in color and markings, differing only in size. Larvae in the last instar, however, are more off white, turning ... [... more]
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Artichoke Weed Photo Gallery, With Common And Scientific ...
S. A. Fennimore, Vegetable Crops/Weed Science, UC Davis/Salinas W. L. Schrader, UC Cooperative Extension, San Diego Co. B. J. Mullen, UC Cooperative Extension, San Joaquin Co. D. W. Cudney, Botany and Plant Sciences, UC Riverside R. F. Smith, UC ... [... more]
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Silverleaf Whitefly
Routinely check field margins for whiteflies; these areas are usually infested first. Be especially alert for rapid population buildup when nearby host crops are in decline. During these critical periods, check ... [... more]
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Twospotted Spider Mite
Spider mite populations are worst during hot, dry weather. On the central coast, the day temperatures are generally below 75°F for most of the year, only occasionally reaching higher temperatures for a few hours. ... [... more]
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Verticillium Wilt
Practice proper cultural practices in order to avoid stressing plants. Do not take crowns to be used for propagation from fields where the disease has occurred. Do not plant annual artichokes in fields with a history ... [... more]
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Ramularia Leafspot
Ramularia leaf spot is characterized by circular, brown lesions on both upper and lower surfaces of leaves. If disease is severe, lesions will coalesce and the entire leaf will turn brown and dry up. White spores of ... [... more]
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Aphids, Other
The green peach aphid occurs sporadically throughout the year. Populations start on lower leaves. In heavy infestations, they may be found throughout the plant. On the central coast, populations peak in spring and ... [... more]
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Herbicide Treatment Table
COMMENTS: Apply to weed-free soil surface. Sprinkler irrigation or rainfall is necessary to activate the herbicide (within 72 hrs for best results). Do not harvest artichokes within 60 days of the first application ... [... more]
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