Tag: pesticides

Plant Food: Sunlight or Fertilizer?

by Julia Sirchia
November 12, 2024

How cool would it be if we humans could photosynthesize, or turn sunlight into food? Plants make their own food through a process called photosynthesis. Without getting too technical, plants take light energy (sunlight), carbon dioxide, and ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Energy, Fertilizer, Fertilizers, Pesticides, PH, Photosynthesis, Plant Lifecycle, Plant Nutrients, Plants, Plants Garden, Sunlight

Bacterial Leaf Spot

by Whitney Elmore
June 16, 2017

With all the rain and increased humidity levels lately, disease is on the rise and many of your plants may be showing it. One problem I have encountered in my community gardens is bacterial spot disease or leaf spot. This bacterial disease is ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Bacterial Leaf Spot, Community Gardens, Fertilizers, Florida, Gardens, Peppers, Pesticides, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Warm Season

Spraying Soapy Water Correctly and Other Low Toxic Pesticides

by Whitney Elmore
May 10, 2017

Using low toxic pesticides, like soapy water, is a great idea. You can help control pest populations like aphids, thrips, mealybug, and even white fly. When using soapy water (solution recipe: http://bit.ly/2nElF3U), try to spray early in the ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: Disease, Neem Oil, Pest, Pesticides

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