Stories From Apr 2020
What Fruit and Vegetable Growers Should Know About COVID-19
Useful information for fruit and vegetable growers about COVID-19.
Cross Pollination
Two blueberry researchers cross continents to forge a partnership aimed at improving what’s already considered a superfood.
Summer Vegetables – Worth the Wait
Warmer day temperatures may tempt Central North Carolinians to plant tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers and melons before April 20, but the soil is still too cool for these plants.
Strawberry Season Arrives Early and in Abundance
With strawberry season set to peak at about the same time as COVID-19, North Carolina producers are taking steps to ensure that consumers have safe access to one of the state’s most popular crops.
Quick and Tasty Edibles for Spring
Now is the perfect time to start a small garden at home. Liz Driscoll, an NC State Extension 4-H specialist, reviews a number of vegetables that families can grow within two months.