Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter
January 31, 2025
plant-cutting, or missing plants is important. Insects feeding below ground can cause thin or irregular stands and poor germination. Digging up seeds or seedlings [...] damage, excrement, or the presence of live pests. Soil and root sampling: Checking soil and roots for signs of root-feeding pests or pathogens can provide [...] various larvae, can survive the winter in various life stages, such as eggs or dormant adults. As temperatures rise in early spring, these pests become more