Midsummer garden care tips from Minnesota expert
University of Minnesota extension horticulturist C G Hard warns midsummer droughts stress vegetables. Water about an inch per week, water in morning if possible, mulch around plants, and avoid soil compaction after watering. Use fertilizers or compost for steady nutrients and monitor for pests with safe controls.
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Canning Gear Guide from Paul Minnesota Warns of Botulism Risk
A Minnesota expert urges proper canning preparation noting that good equipment and correct techniques prevent spoilage and botulism. Essentials include a deep kettle, a pressure canner for non tomato foods, glass jars with lids, new rings, and standard tools for safe processing and handling hot jars.
Apple maggot controls chart missing from week’s article
A chart listing fungicide treatments for apple maggot control was deleted from last week’s article. It itemized insecticides Diazinon 25 WP Sevin 50 WP Methoxychlor 50 WP with usage rates per gallon as teaspoons and tablespoons and noted spray intervals between last application and harvest.
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