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Seiridium Canker of Leyland, Arizona and Italian Cypress
With the increased use of these three evergreen members of the Cupressaceae family in Central Texas, it is inevitable that we have begun seeing increased incidences of this common canker disease. Although Italian Cypress seems to be the most common species to be affected due to its prevalence in the landscape, this disease can also infect juniper and arborvitae. Leyland Cypress is now showing more symptoms in Central Texas, most likely because it is planted in soil that is not as well-drained or as high in organic content that the tree requires. The most important message that you can get from this article is DO NOT plant too [...]
Onion Varieties for Central Texas
Short Day Onion Varieties for Central Texas: “Short-day” onion varieties quit forming leaves and begin forming bulbs when the day length reaches 10-12 hours, and are best for Southern Gardens. The following varieties have proven to be the best for Central Texas. 1015Y: This globe-shaped onion up to 6” wide is named after the ideal date the seed is planted (October 15). The off-white flesh is sweet and great for cooking, salads, etc. It takes about 115 days from planting to harvest. Storage potential is 2-3 months. Photo credit Dixondale Farms Texas Legend : This yellow, sweet, globe-shaped onion was bred from the 1015Y [...]
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