Greenhouse update

There are some new diseases on the cucumber plants. However they are still producing a fair amount of cucumbers so far. Valerie has suggested that we could provide any extra cucumbers to small restaurants in downtown. I think this is a good idea, since we won't be wasting any cucumbers. This will also apply to the peppers. As for the tomatoes, I don't think they're doing well enough at this time. Keep harvesting the cucumbers, and removing the side shoots and foliage.

For the tomatoes groups, I've been pretty busy with exams, so I haven't been working on your crop lately. I'm not sure how you guys divide up the work, but it seems like your crop is growing wildly now. Consequently you can see some signs of nutrient deficiency, insect damage, slow growth, and yield loss.

When your crops are weak, it is a chance for insects to take over your plants. If you look closer at picture #3, you can see that your crop has a major white fly problem. I know that finals are just around the corner so stay focus and spend time on your studies. This is just a reminder so that you can do better next time :).

The pepper and herb groups are doing great. As far as I know, Valerie is the only one working on the peppers. Therefore please do not not assume that peppers don't need a lot of care. Valerie comes into the greenhouse ~2 times a week to maintain her crop by shaking the plants, and harvesting the ripe peppers. In addition, she did a good job of making observations and recording her work. I think everyone should take a look at the pepper note book to see what good note-taking is like. Thanks a bunch Valerie - keep it up.

May Guan and her group are also doing quite well with the herbs. I have noticed, however, that the chamomiles are not doing too well. Can you guys get rid of them and any other crops that are badly infected with aphids? The lettuce are doing well right now, so please keep an eye on them. Please inform me if you see any aphids on the lettuce. Also try not to let the lettuce pots come too close to any infected crops.