It’s full on fruit season and with the viral popularity ofHow to Pick a MouthwateringWatermelonandHow to Pick a Delicious CantaloupeI just had to continue on withHow to Pick a Honeydew Melon. And believe it or not….there’s differences in choosing all three! It’s so disappointing when...
Pick up the watermelon in your hands and smell it. If the watermelon smells slightly sweet, it is a winner. You can use the smell test for other fruits like cantaloupe, honeydew, and pineapple. 6. Examine the Tail of Watermelon If the watermelon has a tail, it is a good idea t...
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You did it again and brought home a lousy cantaloupe. Here are six tips to help you pick the best one—every single time.
Green: Kiwi, green grapes, or honeydew Blue: Blueberries Purple: Blackberries, purple grapes, or plums Arrange in arches, laying each color of fruit in an arch on a large platter or tray, starting with red at the top and working down to purple. For a cute finishing touch, add a cluste...
The excrement left by these insects is called honeydew, and it is a perfect environment for fosteringblack sooty mold. This mold interferes with photosynthesis and leads to a very sad-looking plant. Protect your plants bycaring for them and fertilizing themso they can stand up to damage from...
Sapsucking insects likeaphids, psyllids, and scale can cause yellow spotting on the leaves and may secrete a trail of honeydew that can lead to problems likesooty mold. Remove aphids and psyllids with a strong spray of waterfrom the garden hoseor treat problem infestations and scale with a ...
Many insects leave behind a sticky, sweet excrement called honeydew. This creates an environment for black sooty mold to grow, interfering with photosynthesis. Try to attractbeneficial insectsto your yard as a natural defense before using pesticides. Neem oil is a good alternative to other more ...
Spinach leafminer larvae can tunnel through leaves; cover newly planted areas with row covers to prevent damage. Aphids feed on beet leaves; their excrement is called “honeydew” which attracts ants. Knock aphids from plants with a steady stream of water or use insecticidal soap. Cutworms fee...
AphidsInsectMisshapen/yellow leaves; sticky “honeydew” (excrement); sooty, black moldGrow companion plants; knock off with water spray; apply insecticidal soap; put banana or orange peels around plants; wipe leaves with a 1 to 2 percent solution of dish soap (no additives) and water every ...