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Read article: Dixon Springs Update: Hydroponic vegetables continue producing
Dixon Springs Update: Hydroponic vegetables continue producing
We had a break from the summer heat last week, but this week the heat dome has moved back over our region creating very hot, humid conditions. With...
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Read article: Southwestern Illinois Update: Pumpkin fruit accelerate growth
Southwestern Illinois Update: Pumpkin fruit accelerate growth
Pumpkins are doing well. I gave my pumpkins a side dress application of nitrogen the first week of August and they have really taken off we have...
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Read article: St. Louis Metro East Update: Monitor weeds before they go to seed
St. Louis Metro East Update: Monitor weeds before they go to seed
Dew remains on plant surfaces well into the morning hours, creating conditions conducive to powdery mildew. Benefitting from the rains are weeds....
solarization trial against bindweed
Read article: Central Illinois Update: Unity site tests soil solarization against bindweed
Central Illinois Update: Unity site tests soil solarization against bindweed
We are testing soil solarization as an effective management strategy for bindweed, a nasty perennial weed, at our Unity site. We know soil...

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How to grow tropical ginger for at-home spice
URBANA, Ill. — Growing fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs in the backyard can seem like a lot of work, but at the end of the season, the bountiful, tasty harvest is worth it. The International Herb Association named ginger (Zingiber officinale) the...
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The spice is right? Researchers explore growing ginger in Illinois
URBANA, Ill. Ask an Illinois farmer what specialty crop to grow to get the most bang for their buck and they will likely say tomatoes. Ask Chris Enroth, and his answer might surprise you – ginger. This tropical plant may seem out of place in a state known for growing row crops, but its...