Resources
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Diseases and Insects in Michigan Cucurbits and their Management (E3276)
Published on October 20, 2016
This bulletin describes the multiple diseases that affect cucurbit crops.
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Pumpkins, Squash, Gourds - Commercial Vegetable Recommendations (E1953)
Published on February 19, 2016
Yields of marketable pumpkins and squashes vary considerably according to weather, season, type, and cultivar.
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Integrated Pest Management Scouting in Vegetable Crops (E3293)
Published on November 23, 2015
Scouting and monitoring for pests is a critical step in quantifying the potential damage that can be caused by a pest and implementing management strategies that are appropriately timed for maximum effect.
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Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers (E0312)
Published on November 11, 2015
This annual guide is a summary of currently suggested vegetable varieties, seeding rates, fertilizer rates, weed control, insect control and disease control measures for commercial growers. A version of this publication is available at http://mwveguide.org
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Lime for Michigan Soils (E0471)
Published on November 10, 2015
This bulletin covers the nature of soil acidity, the need and importance of liming the soil to neutralize acidity, comparisons of various liming materials and their neutralizing values, and guidelines for liming soils for crops grown in Michigan.
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Secondary and Micro-nutrients for Vegetable and Field Crops (E486)
Published on November 10, 2015
Plant nutrients in fertilizers are classified as major nutrients and micronutrients. The most important major nutrients are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Plants require these nutrients in relatively large amounts.
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Michigan Fresh: Using, Storing, and Preserving Winter Squash (HNI19)
Published on January 23, 2015
Michigan-grown winter squash is available September through November.
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Michigan Fresh: Using, Storing, and Preserving Summer Squash (HNI18)
Published on January 23, 2015
Michigan-grown summer squash are available July through September.
