We looked for the flags left last week in the
fields identifying where the buckwheat seeds were dug in.
The seeds are
germinating, we found a few grubs and one centipede.
Most grubs were found in the demo plots fairly close to the surface and approximately 5 grubs per square foot.
We
studied the wheat field for signs of disease. The wet cold weather
could bring on disease such as Powdery mildew and Septoria.
Bill explained the differences between technical damage due to weed spraying and damage done by disease.
Disease: the center of the area will be darker perimeter yellow. Following the
leaves you can see the progress of the disease. Eventually spreading to
the rest of the leaf.
Technical damage due to spraying: Damage is restricted to one area.
In the community gardens, the weeds are taking over. The soil is still too wet for planting in most areas.
Weeds
seen: Pennsylvania smartweed, henbit, purple deadnettle, chickweed,
Canada thistle, and many more. Annual bluegrass is already yellowing.
Demo plots:
Strawberries doing well, hops have been trained, the blueberries are blooming. More sulfur has been applied to the blueberries.
Next week we will set up the various insect traps.
