Biodegradable Mulch Walks Planned

Come see for yourself! Penn State Extension Educators across the state are collaborating with local growers to look at biodegradable mulch. Biodegradable Mulch Walks are an informal opportunity to see how biodegradable mulch performed at the end of the season and talk to participating growers. Two Biodegradable Mulch Walks are planned for September 13 and 14. No fees or registration are required for these two walks.


September 14th - Montgomery County 5:00-6:30 p.m.
98 Allentown Road, Souderton, PA 18964
Corner of Allentown and Nice Roads in Elroy, PA
Contact: Andrew Frankenfield, 610-489-4315

In addition, a demonstration plot at Raub’s Farm in Easton will be showcased at the Southeast Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Twilight Meeting on September 15 (see below for more info).


Southeast Penna. Vegetable Twilight Meeting

This meeting will be held at the Raub Farm, 1459 Tatamy Rd, Easton, PA 18045. Come see thirty different pumpkin varieties including face pumpkins and specialty pumpkins. Dr. Mike Orzolek from Penn State Horticulture is planning to talk about the varieties in this state-wide pumpkin trial. We also planted tomatoes and peppers into four different types of biodegradable mulch this spring. Come see how it performed!

Plan to stay for the backpack calibration session at the end of the evening that will qualify for a core pesticide credit. A light supper will be served and there will be an $8 fee. For further information, contact Emelie Swackhamer at 610-391-9840 or exs33@psu.edu. Registration is required and can be done online at http://extension.psu.edu/vegetable-fruit/events/files/vegetable-twighlight-september-15.