Home > Lawn & Garden > Home Gardening > Vegetables > Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide [Image: planting guide] Use this guide to plant a successful vegetable garden. The information has been developed after considerable research and practical experience. (PDF Format Only) Success with Summer Tomatoes Louisiana summers are a tough time for tomatoes to set and hold fruit. The heat causes irregular flower growth in most cultivars, and the result is poor fruit set, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. How to Properly Prune Your Tomatoes A short description on how and why to prune your home-grown tomatoes Managing Nematodes in the Garden [Image: tomato with rootknot galling] There are dozens of different types that feed on the roots of vegetables, but the root-knot nematode is one of the most destructive types found throughout our state. Managing nematodes may involve using one or more techniques that have proven to reduce nematode populations.  more articles... Root-knot Nematode In The Home Garden [Image: Okra galling] Gardeners are often unaware of a serious pest waiting for the spring vegetables to begin growing. These pests are small, microscopic animals called nematodes, and they attack the roots of many plants commonly grown in the garden. There are two major types of nematodes that cause the most problems for vegetables. September Last Chance for Diverse Veggie Garden September is Louisiana’s last chance to plant a relatively diversified vegetable garden before next spring. During this month we can detect the first signs of cooler weather that accompanies the fall, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. Time To Plant Heat-tolerant Veggies June is a pivotal time for Louisiana vegetable gardens. It’s the transition from spring to hot summer conditions. At this time many crops are fully in harvest or have been pulled out to make room for new crops. June Vegetable Gardens June is either the tail of spring or the head of summer in Louisiana. It depends on whether you are near I-20 or near I-10 interstates, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. Vegetables to Plant in March, April March is a critical month in our vegetable gardens - early for some things and late for others. Timely planting is one way of increasing potential yield and decreasing production problems, says LSU Agricultural Center horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. Container-grown Tomatoes [Image: patio princess] A home garden tomato variety trial to determine the best tomato for growing in containers. Louisiana Plant Pathology: Powdery Mildew of Mirliton [Image: mirliton] Mirliton is mainly cultivated for its fruits, but its stems, young leaves and tuberous roots are also edible. Mirliton is a warm-season crop and grows well in well-drained soils high in organic matter. Mirlitons are susceptible to a common fungal disease called powdery mildew. Use this publication to identify and manage this disease. (PDF Format Only) January Not Necessarily Bleak For Vegetable Gardens [Image: Cabbage] January in Louisiana is rather bleak, but LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske says we still can enjoy a fair amount of gardening. FAQs Related to Home Vegetable Gardening [Image: FAQs Related to Home Vegetable Gardening] Frequently Asked Questions related to home vegetable gardening. Herbs for the Garden [Image: List of herbs commonly grown in home gardens.] A short description of commonly grown herbs for home gardens. Herbs included: anise, basil, borage, caraway, cherval, coriander, fennel, marjoram, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, savory, sesame, tarragon, thyme. Click for more information...