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Timing and Methods for Controlling Rice Diseases at the Heading Stage and the Striped Stem Borer
In Changhua, Taichung and Nantou counties and cities, early-planted rice is about to enter the heading stage. Due to continuous rainfall in recent days, conditions are favorable for the occurrence of panicle blast and sheath blight, and monitoring data on the striped stem borer show that a relatively large number of adult moths have appeared since the 22nd, and the larvae that hatch after egg-laying will damage the rice.
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When to Plant and When to Harvest Potatoes? Planting Methods and Storage Tips
Growing your own crops is a fun and healthy family activity. Learning how to grow new potatoes provides you with seasonal fresh baby potatoes and a tuber crop that can be stored after the season. Potatoes can be grown in the ground or in containers. Growing new potatoes is easy,
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How should the eggs of the litchi stink bug be disposed of? Using Anastatus wasps still requires pairing with physical control methods
Recently, as temperatures have gradually risen, reports of large numbers of litchi stink bugs (Tessaratoma papillosa) activity and breeding have been coming in from all over Taiwan, China. Because the litchi stink bug causes reduced fruit yields in longan and litchi, farmers mostly use pesticide spraying and manual pest removal for control, or release Anastatus wasps to suppress litchi stink bug numbers.
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What Are the Common Diseases of Ginseng? Detailed Guide to Prevention and Control Methods
For many people, the process of growing ginseng is an exciting endeavor. Whether grown in containers at home or cultivated as a source of income, this rare plant is highly prized - so much so that many states have strict regulations on the growing and sale
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Conditions for Growing Rosemary Indoors and Pest and Disease Control Methods
Growing rosemary indoors can sometimes be a tricky business. Many excellent gardeners have tried, and despite their best efforts, they still end up finding a dry, brown rosemary plant. If you know the
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What Plant Is the Chinese Water Chestnut? Cultivation Methods and Nutritional Facts
Two plants are called water chestnut plants: Eleocharis dulcis and Trapa natans. One is generally considered invasive, while the other can be cultivated and eaten in many Asian dishes and stir-fries. Water chestnut facts Trapa natans, sometimes called Jesuit Nut or W
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What Forms Purple Potatoes? Planting Methods and Harvest Time
Purple potatoes, also known as Peruvian purple potatoes, have naturally purple or deep blue skin and flesh, and contain exceptionally high levels of antioxidants, which makes them very healthy. Their distinctive color comes from natural anthocyanin pigments; some Peruvian potatoes are naturally purple, while others have been bred for a deeper hue.
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When to Plant Kale Seeds? Detailed Guide to Planting and Watering Methods
Thanks to its nutrient-rich character, kale is a favorite among vegetables. It holds its own in dishes ranging from salads and smoothies to soups and snacks. Kale varieties weave color and texture into the plant, fitting neatly into landscape beds or containers. Best of all, kale
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How to Grow Tomatoes and Strawberries in Pots? Planting Methods and Things to Note
Growing some or even all of your crops in containers can offer greater flexibility and opportunity. You can grow food in pots where you cannot grow it in the ground; easily move frost-tender plants under cover when it turns cold; or perhaps use containers to make the most of a suntrap courtyard.
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A Detailed Guide to Growing Potted Peppers: Planting Methods, Fertilizing and Watering Requirements
If your summer gardening plans include growing some vegetables in containers, peppers should be on your planting list. When the right varieties receive careful attention, peppers grow better in pots than in the garden, especially in cool or windy climates.
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