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Our project is to look at intercropping of mustard greens and collard greens. At this point in our project, it seems that the the intercropping is having no effect. There is damage on both the collards and on the mustards. Our plot is also completely overrun with whiteflies! While weeding, there was a cloud of them hovering over the plot. Dr. Nunez recommends mixing baking soda with Neem oil to produce an organic and effective repellent. Maybe we will try that. Additionally, we have been having to weed constantly because even though the hay reduces weed pressure, weeds are starting to rapidly sprout through the hay. On the bright side, our plants look healthy overall and the mustard greens are huge.
Our project is to look at intercropping of mustard greens and collard greens. At this point in our project, it seems that the the intercropping is having no effect. There is damage on both the collards and on the mustards. Our plot is also completely overrun with whiteflies! While weeding, there was a cloud of them hovering over the plot. Dr. Nunez recommends mixing baking soda with Neem oil to produce an organic and effective repellent. Maybe we will try that. Additionally, we have been having to weed constantly because even though the hay reduces weed pressure, weeds are starting to rapidly sprout through the hay. On the bright side, our plants look healthy overall and the mustard greens are huge.
A giant mustard green
One of our collard greens
An intercropping row
An overhead shot of our plot
Damage to mustard greens
Damage to the mustard greens
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