Hessian fly free dates Fall 2023 - Ask Extension
Small gardener here. Looking for a 1st attempt at planting winter wheat (Nu East Hard), winter rye (Common), and barley (Purple Karma) this fall. Wo...
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Hessian fly free dates Fall 2023 #849216
Asked September 09, 2023, 8:28 AM EDT
Small gardener here. Looking for a 1st attempt at planting winter wheat (Nu East Hard), winter rye (Common), and barley (Purple Karma) this fall. Wondering about the Hessian Fly Free Dates and any other tips about ideal planting times. I live in Walkersville, MD, about 5 miles north of Frederick.
Frederick County Maryland
Expert Response
You can plant your cover crops any time now through mid-October. The rye can be planted later if needed.
Here is our page on Cover Crops:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/cover-crops-gardens
Hessian flies are not a problem for home gardeners in our area.
Christine
Here is our page on Cover Crops:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/cover-crops-gardens
Hessian flies are not a problem for home gardeners in our area.
Christine
Thank you Christine.
You're welcome.