Content by Kristine Lang
How to Handle Those Green Tomatoes
With cooler temperatures and decreased daylength, gardeners may have an abundance of green, unripened tomatoes this fall. Learn some delicious ways to use them in the kitchen along with some expert tips for ripening them!
Forcing Tender Bulbs Indoors
Winter and early spring months can benefit from a pop of color brought on by forcing bulbs to bloom indoors. Learn about a variety of bulbs to consider for both beginning and experienced plant lovers.
Enjoying Gerbera Daisies at Home
Gerbera Daisies have a typical daisy shape but come in a wide range of vibrant colors, ranging from white to pink, red, yellow, orange, and burgundy.
How to Plant Bare-Root Perennials
Many herbaceous perennial plants are sold as bare-root plants. A bare-root plant is just what it sounds like—a plant with bare roots and not growing in a container. Learn how to select, store, and plant these plants.
Producing Organic Cabbage and Sweet Corn with Cover Crop Integration and Reduced Tillage: Updates from the SDSU Southeast Research Farm
Research on clover cover crops grown in combination with four tillage and weed suppression methods was conducted at the SDSU Southeast Farm. Vegetable crops trialed included sweet corn and three varieties of cabbage.
South Dakota Vegetable Grower Experiences with Soil Tarping and Solarization during the 2024 Field Season
Research report on South Dakota vegetable grower experiences with soil tarping and solarization during the 2024 season
Broccolini Performance in Three Established Clover Living Mulches in Eastern South Dakota: Year Two Results
Research report determining the impact of three established clover species on weed suppression, crop growth, and broccolini yield in year two.
Early Season Soil Solarization and Occultation Impacts on Weed Pressure and Onion Yield in Eastern South Dakota: Year 2 (2024) Results
Research report on whether soil tarping can reduce weed pressure in onion yields for the second year
SDSU Extension to host virtual training series on vegetable production
January 17, 2025
Designed to empower small and medium-scale commercial specialty crop producers to improve and expand their operations, the short course will provide practical, science-based vegetable production information.
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.