Selecting Fertilizer Mixtures for Fertigation
Depending upon the physio-chemical properties of the fertilizer solution, many fertilizers, both solid and liquid, are suitable for fertigation (application of fertilizer dissolved in irrigation...
Category: Horticulture
Watermelon Fungicide Guide
The information provided below is current at this time. No changes have been made since the 2022 version of this publication. Four foliar diseases reduce watermelon yields in South Carolina. Gummy...
Micro-Irrigation System Maintenance to Prevent Clogging
Clogging is a major issue in micro-irrigation systems, which can cause poor water distribution and requires regular maintenance for optimum irrigation system performance. This publication provides...
Soil Salinity and its Effects on Turfgrass Pests
Management of soil salinity and pests are among the most critical components of maintaining a healthy stand of turfgrass.1,2 Salinity and pest management are increasingly severe issues for turfgrass...
Limitations and Adoption Strategies for Biological Management of Turfgrass Pathogens
This publication will provide turfgrass managers with the information to understand how biological control organisms work, why reliable control is not being observed, and provide strategies for...
Phytophagous Mites and Their Management on Ornamental Plants
Phytophagous or plant-feeding mites are among the most common pests in ornamental plant production and maintenance by greenhouse and nursery growers, landscape care professionals, arborists, grounds...
Interpreting Routine Soil Tests
Soil testing is a helpful tool for monitoring soil fertility and determining lime and fertilizer requirements for crops, including row, forage, and horticultural crops. Soil tests measure the pool...
Insect Pests of Alfalfa in the Southeastern United States
This publication provides information about important insect pests of alfalfa in South Carolina and surrounding states in the southeastern United States. Descriptions of the insect pests, scouting...
Native Plant Selection for Out-of-Play Areas of South Carolina Golf Courses
This article provides superintendents, golf course designers, landscapers, and groundkeepers with an understanding of common South Carolina native plants and considerations for incorporating native...
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Management
The information provided below is current at this time. No changes have been made since the 2022 version of this publication. The water mold cucurbit downy mildew affects cucurbits (vine crops in...
Gummy Stem Blight on Watermelon and Muskmelon
Gummy stem blight is one of the most common foliar diseases on watermelon, muskmelon, honeydew, and other specialty melons in the southeastern United States. How severe the disease becomes depends...
Controlling Bacterial Spot on Tomato and Pepper
Growers in the southeastern United States often have problems with bacterial spot on tomato and pepper. Although four species of the Xanthomonas bacterium are involved, in most areas, X. perforans...
Powdery Mildew on Watermelon
Powdery mildew (caused by the fungus named Podosphaera xanthii) was consistently among the most prevalent diseases of watermelon in a survey of foliar diseases done in 2015 and 2016, second only to...
Integrated Pest Management Strategies for Fungus Gnats in Ornamental Plant Propagation
Fungus gnats are major pests in ornamental plant propagation facilities; high organic matter content and moisture in the rooting media facilitate fungus gnat population growth and damage....
Common Natural Enemies of Brassica Insect Pests
Numerous species of natural enemies can be found in brassica fields preying on insect pests. This article describes common natural enemies and how they feed or develop on the pests they affect....