Pick up know-how for tackling diseases, pests and weeds.
Farm bill, farm marketing, agribusiness webinars, & farm policy.
Find tactics for healthy livestock and sound forages.
Scheduling and methods of irrigation.
Explore our Extension locations around the state.
Commercial row crop production in Arkansas.
Agriculture weed management resources.
Use virtual and real tools to improve critical calculations for farms and ranches.
Learn to ID forages and more.
Explore our research locations around the state.
Get the latest research results from our county agents.
Our programs include aquaculture, diagnostics, and energy conservation.
Keep our food, fiber and fuel supplies safe from disaster.
Private, Commercial & Non-commercial training and education.
Specialty crops including turfgrass, vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals.
Find educational resources and get youth engaged in agriculture.
Gaining garden smarts and sharing skills.
Timely tips for the Arkansas home gardener.
Creating beauty in and around the home.
Maintenance calendar, and best practices.
Coaxing the best produce from asparagus to zucchini.
What’s wrong with my plants? The clinic can help.
Featured trees, vines, shrubs and flowers.
Ask our experts plant, animal, or insect questions.
Enjoying the sweet fruits of your labor.
Herbs, native plants, & reference desk QA.
Growing together from youth to maturity.
Crapemyrtles, hydrangeas, hort glossary, and weed ID databases.
Get beekeeping, honey production, and class information.
Grow a pollinator-friendly garden.
Schedule these timely events on your gardening calendar.
Equipping individuals to lead organizations, communities, and regions.
Guiding communities and regions toward vibrant and sustainable futures.
Guiding entrepreneurs from concept to profit.
Position your business to compete for government contracts.
Find trends, opportunities and impacts.
Providing unbiased information to enable educated votes on critical issues.
Increase your knowledge of public issues & get involved.
Research-based connection to government and policy issues.
Support Arkansas local food initiatives.
Read about our efforts.
Preparing for and recovering from disasters.
Licensing for forestry and wildlife professionals.
Preserving water quality and quantity.
Cleaner air for healthier living.
Firewood & bioenergy resources.
Managing a complex forest ecosystem.
Read about nature across Arkansas and the U.S.
Learn to manage wildlife on your land.
Soil quality and its use here in Arkansas.
Learn to ID unwanted plant and animal visitors.
Timely updates from our specialists.
Eating right and staying healthy.
Ensuring safe meals.
Take charge of your well-being.
Cooking with Arkansas foods.
Making the most of your money.
Making sound choices for families and ourselves.
Nurturing our future.
Get tips for food, fitness, finance, and more!
Understanding aging and its effects.
Giving back to the community.
Managing safely when disaster strikes.
Listen to our latest episode!
Nashville, Ark. –
This time of year, we are all excited for those sweet red juicy strawberries. If you are considering planting strawberries, now you have the option of June-bearing or Ever-bearing. Most people growing for personal consumption prefer June-bearing. The Ever-bearing do not give off enough fruit at one time unless you have a very large amount of strawberry plants planted.
The planting sight should be in well-drained soil and full sun. You can plant your strawberries next to your vegetables or by themselves in their own bed. Once you have harvested your strawberries you will need to thin your plants to prevent overcrowding causing unhealthy plants. In Arkansas, strawberry season usually starts in April and runs through June depending on the variety.
Download the Strawberry Gardening Factsheet
One of the problems we are hearing about right now with strawberry plants is known as Strawberry Powdery Mildew. Strawberry Powdery Mildew can infect the blooms, fruit, leaves and stem of the plant. You may notice white patches of mycelium on the bottom side of the leaf. As the powdery mildew increases, the leaves will begin to roll upward; purplish blotches may also become noticeable on the leaves. Younger fruit that has been infected during bloom may die and dry up. The older fruit will develop dark, watery spots. Those areas that are more likely to see this problem are in high tunnels or greenhouses. If you live in an area that has high humidity and low temperatures and have planted where they are not receiving much light and the days are still short, you could also have this problem.
You can contact me for more information on growing strawberries and how to treat Strawberry Powdery Mildew by sending an email to shorn@uada.edu. Howard County Extension office is still working and is there for all the residences in Howard County during this time.
By Samantha Horn County Extension Agent - AgricultureThe Cooperative Extension ServiceU of A System Division of Agriculture
Howard County Cooperative Extension Service421 N. Main Nashville AR 71852 (870) 845-7517 shorn@uada.edu