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Integrating Living Mulch on Vegetable Farms in South Dakota: 2024 Results
Research report determining the impact of two established clover species on weed suppression, crop growth, and yield of severable brassica species.
Asparagus: How to Grow It
One of the joys of spring is fresh asparagus. With a little attention, this perennial vegetable can flourish in your garden. Learn some expert tips for planting, growing, and harvesting it in this resource!
Monitoring and Correcting Magnesium Deficiency in High Tunnels
This point in the growing season is a good time to monitor and correct for magnesium deficiency in high tunnel crops, especially on tomatoes. Deficiency symptoms normally appear mid-season on plants with heavy fruit loads.
Indian Corn & Popcorn
Beautifully hued ears of dried ornamental corn appear this time of year in autumn decorations. In South Dakota, each fall the Corn Palace at Mitchell sports fresh murals from the naturally colored corn.
Saving Seed: Will the seed produce plants similar to the plant it was collected from?
It can be very rewarding to harvest and save seed of ornamental and vegetable plants. But why is it that sometimes when we plant the seed we saved, the results do not seem to be very like the plant we collected the seed from?
When Should I Plant My Warm-Season Vegetables?
Knowing when to plant warm-season vegetables can be a challenge in South Dakota when there are dramatic temperature swings each spring. Learn some expert tips for getting started!
SDSU Extension to host 4th annual Specialty Crop Field Day
August 28, 2024
This free, family-friendly event will feature a series of presentations and field tours related to small- to mid-scale commercial vegetable production research trials. Field tours will feature SDSU Extension research plots of cucumbers, tomatoes, melons, onions, peppers and broccolini.
Parsnips: How to Grow It
Parsnips are one of the less-common root crops, closely related to carrots and parsley. Learn some expert tips for planting, growing, and harvesting parsnips in this resource!
Learn about cut flower production in high tunnels with SDSU Extension
August 09, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension will host a High Tunnel and Cut Flower Field Day for anyone who would like to learn more about growing cut flowers outdoors and under protective tunnels.
Will Heat Make My Tomatoes Ripen Faster?
Are you wondering why your tomatoes won’t ripen? Have you heard that heat will make them ripen faster? Learn some answers to commonly told myths about tomatoes.