Despite the stormy weather, some work was done. A few Master Gardeners managed to reach the Winner Farm and see what was happening before the lightening began. Trap 1 was emptied before lightning and rain drove everyone into the Farmer’s Market shed.
The highlights of the morning's session were:
- Trap 1 – (Black Cutworm) had 7 moths.
- Last week’s red color on corn leaves is most likely environmental damage.
- Sweet corn has been planted and is coming up.
- Popcorn will be planted next week.
- There is a new kind of insect trap called a Helios Trap. It is a net trap, but still uses pheromones to attract insects.
- With the wet weather it is possible that there will be varieties of scab showing up in the wheat heads. It is also called Fusarium and is fungal. Also, if it remains wet in the seed heads, the seeds could actually sprout. About 2 more weeks until harvest.
- In the cover demonstration plot buckwheat and cowpeas have been planted.
- It was noted that the peppers may be exhibiting nitrogen deficiency after the mulch application.
- At the next session the terminology associated with describing moths will be reviewed.
