Basic Watering Techniques
A drip or trickle irrigation system is similar to a soaker hose but is installed for long-term use in one location. Many simple systems are available that are permanently installed and last three to five years before ... [... more]
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Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
A high incidence of Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) has occurred in crops in Virginia and other Mid-Atlantic states this season. Be on the lookout for this plant virus in tomatoes, peppers, peanuts, potatoes, and ... [... more]
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Powderpost Beetle
Carefully inspect wood before buying or using wood from old buildings; farm sawed lumber is often a source of infestation. Use kiln-dried wood for new construction. Attempt to suppress infestations with surface sprays or paintbrush applications. ... [... more]
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Southern Magnolia
CARE: Before arranging, recut stems, remove foliage that will be under water & put in mix of warm water & floral preservative for a few hours or overnight. Place arrangement away from direct sunlight, heat vents, ... [... more]
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Flue-Cured Tobacco Variety Information For 2000
Information is provided for widely grown and recently released varieties in Tables 1 to 5 of this publication. Results of fourteen varieties included in the 1999 Virginia Official Variety Tests (OVT) are shown in ... [... more]
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Virginia Dark-Fired Tobacco Variety Information For 2004
Information is provided for widely grown varieties in Tables 1 to 4 of this publication. Data from Table 1 are for only one year and the results may not be indicative of what might occur in other years. Data from ... [... more]
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Streptocarpus, Cape Primrose
Select sturdy, shapely plant with healthy foliage and bright, clear colored flowers. New flower buds desirable. Check leaf axils for insects. Avoid plants with disease or insect damage. ... [... more]
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Darkling Beetle
LIFE CYCLE: Eggs are laid singly or in clusters during the spring. Each female lays about 275 eggs which hatch in 4 to 14 days. Larvae may spend up to two years in this stage depending on the environment. Most larvae mature by fall and pupate in ... [... more]
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Land Access For Growing And Foraging Non-Timber Forest ...
The second model is a lease for real property. A lease may be used between a landowner and NTFP cultivator. Leasing property has several benefits for the cultivator and landowner. The property would be totally ... [... more]
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Spring Management Of Cover Crops
After the green manure has been adequately mixed with the soil, allow sufficient time for the breakdown of the residue before planting the following crop. Soil microbes require nitrogen as they break down carbon-rich ... [... more]
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Freesia
CARE: Before arranging, recut stems, remove foliage that will be under water & put in mix of warm water & floral preservative for a few hours or overnight. Place arrangement away from direct sunlight, heat vents, ... [... more]
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Soil Test Note 19: Vegetable And Flower Gardens ...
A successful potting mixture should have the right texture - one that will hold moisture without becoming waterlogged, and will allow free drainage. It should be free from soil pests, weed seeds, and plant diseases. To have these conditions, a ... [... more]
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