Tip Sheets

Cornell faculty members and experts weigh in on current events.

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2019 brings best pumpkin crop, unique gourds

October 10, 2019

Steve Reiners, professor of horticulture at Cornell University and a New York state vegetable industry expert, says the 2019 season has some of the best quality pumpkins he’s ever seen.

Food & Agriculture
Stephen Reiners

NYS growers have large, early crop: Pick your perfect pumpkin now

September 24, 2018

Due to the ideal growing conditions in New York state, the pumpkin crop is early this year and consumers should act fast when picking says Steve Reiners, professor of horticulture at Cornell University and a New York state vegetable industry expert. Reiners shares advice on how to pick the perfect pumpkin that should last through the Halloween season if left uncarved.

Agriculture and Life Sciences
New York State
Food & Agriculture
Stephen Reiners

Warmer weather wanted: NY early crops behind schedule

April 25, 2018

Steve Reiners, professor of horticulture at the New York State Agriculture Experiment Station, says that an unusually cold spring put early NY crops such as peas, lettuce and broccoli behind schedule – but it’s too early to call the season a washout.

Agriculture and Life Sciences
Food & Agriculture
Stephen Reiners

Halloween enthusiasts are in for optimal pumpkin season

October 11, 2017

Steve Reiners, professor of horticulture at Cornell University and a New York State vegetable industry expert, says the pumpkin crop this season is optimal due to the dry, warm weather throughout September. He also shares advice on how to pick the perfect pumpkin for the Halloween season.

Agriculture and Life Sciences
Stephen Reiners