Major pests of Cotton 1.Fruit borer: Helicoverpa armigera Symptoms of damage Bolls showing regular, circular bore holes Larvae seen feeding on the boll by thrusting their heads alone inside and leaving the rest of the body outside Presence of granular faecal pellets outside the bore hole. A single larva can […]
The most obvious symptom of systemic virus infection is the mosaic pattern of the leaves. Yellowing, chlorosis is also frequent and characteristic sign of the altered photosynthetic activity. Virus infection effects photosynthesis in a complex manner, depending on the particular host-virus combination. The symptoms are basically different in the incompatible […]
Thyme (/taɪm/) is an aromatic perennial evergreen herb with culinary, medicinal, and ornamental uses. The most common variety is Thymus vulgaris. Thyme is of the genus Thymus of the mint family (Lamiaceae), and a relative of the oregano genus Origanum. [woo_product_slider id=”64262″] Fresh thyme is commonly sold in bunches of […]
Our comprehensive crop guides take you crop-by-crop through common vegetables and fruits for backyard gardeners. Each guide explains how to plant, when to plant, best harvest practices, how to save seeds, and how to deal with common pests and diseases naturally, setting you on your way to growing organic vegetables […]
There are many benefits to organic gardening. Here are tips on organic vegetable gardening which you’ll find helpful, especially if you’re new to gardening. Written By: Ann Katelyn Organic vegetable gardening is becoming more and more popular today because of the numerous benefits that it has. Some people think that […]
You’ve been trying to eat more organic foods, both to decrease the amount of pesticides you and your family consume and to help protect the environment. But take one look at your grocery store receipt and you know that buying organic can get very expensive, very fast. Luckily, there’s a […]
