On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am-1pm
- Check for harvest intervals on the label before spraying any vegetables.
- Use Personal Protective Equipment when working in the garden, wide brim hat, long sleeve shirt, sun gloves, keep hydrated. Work early in the garden if possible.
- Vegetables need 1 inch of water a week.
- Identify insects before spraying a chemical. Cooperative Extension can help with insect or disease identification.
- Squash vine borer is visiting your squash now.
- Water tomatoes at the base of the plant.
- Monitor plants for Nitrogen deficiency Yellow green leaves are the first sign of nitrogen deficiency.
- Continue your fruit spray program according to product directions.
- Record rainfall each day in your garden journal.
- Get your vegetable publications from Cooperative Extension.
- Check houseplants dust weekly with a soft cloth.
- Check storage areas for mice.
The Vance County Cooperative Extension Building is located at 305 Young St, Henderson, NC 27536
The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536
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