CANDACE GODWIN
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When good compost goes bad: Herbicide residue in the garden (opens the original)
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Spindly stems and cupped or curled leaves, as shown on this tomato plant, can indicate herbicide residue in the soil. All photos by CANDACE GODWIN Even bagged compost can contain herbicide residue. It’s wise to test a sample before applying the material to your soil. All photos by CANDACE GODWIN Always ask about the source of bulk compost contents and ask for a small sample to test for herbicide residue before buying. All photos by CANDACE GODWIN Bean and pea seeds are highly sensitive to herbic
Garden myth or garden truth? Survey says … (opens the original)
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Blossom end rot is usually caused by inconsistent watering, which interferes with calcium transport within the plant. It’s not caused by a lack of calcium in the soil. All photos by CANDACE GODWIN Crushed eggshells added to the soil do not prevent blossom end rot, and they take years to decompose in the soil. All photos by CANDACE GODWIN Save the Epsom salt for your time soaking in the tub — not soaking your plants. All photos by CANDACE GODWIN Sunlight reflecting off water on a leaf will not ca
What’s wrong with my tomatoes? (Probably nothing) (opens the original)
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It’s hard to see blossoms dropping from your plants, but know it’s nothing you did… weather is the primary culprit. Photo by Candace Godwin Incomplete pollination results in a yellowing pedicel and blossom that will soon dry and detach from the plant. Note the foreground blossom; pollination was complete, as shown by the green pedicel and tiny developing fruit. Photo by CANDACE GODWIN Blossom end rot is characterized by a dark brown-black spot on the blossom end. Photo by CANDACE GODWIN Catfacin
Your garden is talking. Are you listening? (opens the original)
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Yellowing leaves with brown or dark patches are a clear sign of early blight. Pay attention to watering practices and be sure to mulch around the base of the plant to prevent it. Candace Godwin photo The more you harvest, the more your plants will produce. Bottom Pruning; Caption: Remove any tomato leaves touching the soil to reduce the risk of fungal diseases. Determinate Sucker; Caption: Never remove suckers from determinate tomatoes. These plants produce a set number of fruits, and those suck
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