Cache Creek Nursery -- Hints for Easy Gardens

Cache Creek Nursery & Farm Mailing address: 246 4th St. Davis, CA 95616 Phone: (530) 753-7729

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Frequently Asked Garden Questions

	What causes silvery or blackish areas on the blossom end of the tomato? This condition is blossom end-rot, and is caused by a calcium deficiency. There isn't much you can do with your current crop, but next year, add calcium (such as bone meal) to your soil and maintain even soil moisture to help ensure adequate uptake and allocation of this mineral. Blossom end-rot is a common problem in alkaline soils (many Central Valley soils).
	What are those huge green worms eating my plants and those little black specks on the leaves? The big green ones are hornworms, controlled by Dipel spray (BT); the little black ones are flea beetles, which might be controlled by Rotenone. Both BT and Rotenone are organic insecticides.

	Why are my cucumbers bitter? Bitterness reflects inconsistent watering; maintain even soil moisture.

Glossary

	Determinate or (det.)	Bush type of tomato, only moderate growth after the fruits form. Compact plants that generally do not need much support.

	Indeterminate or (indet.)	Vining type of tomato, which continues growing and bearing over a long season. Needs support.

	Disease tolerance codes	F- Fusarium wilt, N- Nematodes, T- Tobacco Mosaic virus, V- Verticillium wilt

	Heirloom	Seeds passed down from generation to generation. Because of their great flavor and/or hardiness, they have become favorites.

	Traditional or Native	Open-pollinated varieties that have been nurtured by indigenous peoples of the world.

	Hybrid	The result of crossbreeding two varieties, often resulting in disease resistance, increased vigor, or enhancement of other desirable qualities.

Frequently Asked Garden Questions