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Controlling Aphids in Fall Vegetable Gardens

When planted in late summer, cool season crops like cabbage, collards, broccoli, kale, and turnips usually thrive with minimal care. One pest that can cause problems for these crops that has shown up…

Controlling Caterpillars in Vegetable Gardens

Caterpillars can be a major pest of fall vegetables, particularly cabbage, kale, collards, broccoli, and cauliflower. Seedlings and young plants may be killed by caterpillar feeding if left…

What Can I Do About Root Knot Nematodes?

As you remove summer vegetable plants in preparation to plant fall crops, be sure to check the roots for signs of infection by root knot nematodes. Most summer crops are susceptible to this soil…

How to Control Aphids in Vegetable Crops

When planted in late summer, cool season crops like cabbage, collards, broccoli, kale, and turnips usually thrive with minimal care. One pest that can cause problems for these crops that has shown up…