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April 5, 2023 News The Elk City News - 3 Garden Tips for April Striking Title David Hillock, Associate Extension Specialist By Rep. Nick Archer Vegetables 3* Cover cucurbit crops with a floating row cover to keep out With the legislative process progressing, I want to explain 1* Wait alittle longer for it to warm up before planting cucur- insect pests. Remove during bloom time. one of the more confusing parts of the legislative process this bit crops and okra. week: “striking title.” 4* Watch for cutworm damage and add flea beetle scouting to 2° Plant vegetable crops in successive plantings to ensure a ‘The Oklahoma Constitution requires that each bill have a steady supply of produce rather than harvesting all at once. your list of activities in the vegetable garden. statement at the beginning to briefly overview the bill’s sub- ject. If the title is struck, the amendment removes this intro- Garden Planting Guide for Warm-Season Vegetables ductory definition, which makes the bill out of compliance with the Constitution. ‘This is done intentionally to return the bill to that cham- Vegetabl Time to Plant* Days to Method of ber for another vote later, where its title is restored. Any bill Harvest Planting passed with its title off must return to its chamber of origin Bean, Lima April 15-30 90-120 Seed for another vote, so the House bills we struck title on before Beans, Green or Wax April 10-30 50-60 Seed passing them ahead of last week’s deadline will come back to Beans, Pole April 10-30 60-90 Seed the House to have its title restored and receive a final vote before it can be sent to the Governor's desk. Cantaloupe May 1-20 80-100 Seed or Plants Most bills passed title off have a fiscal impact. We strike Cucumber April 10-30 or later 50-70 Seed or Plants title on these, so it’s easier to make changes as we go through Eggplant April 10-30 80-90 Plants the budget process. Okra April 10-30 or later 60-70 Seed However, sometimes bills without a fiscal impact have Pepper April 10-30 or later 90-110 Plants their title struck as well. The author may choose to strike ti- Pumpkin April 10-30 90-120 Seed tle if they are still working on the language but need to keep Southern Pea May 1-June 10 85-100 Seed the bill moving through the legislative process so it doesn’t die. Striking title allows the bill to continue in the legislative Squash, Summer April 10-30 or later 40-60 Seed or Plants process while recognizing it needs further changes before its Squash, Winter May 15-June 15 110-125 Seed or Plants final approval. Sweet Corn Mar. 25-April 30 80-100 Seed For example, one of my bills, House Bill 2339, passed the Sweet Potato May 1-June 10 100-120 Plants House with its title off. This bill has a fiscal impact, so it’s still Tomato April 10-30 70-90 Plants being worked out with the chairs of the appropriations and Watermelon May 1-20 90-120 Seed budget committees in each chamber. Once it passes the Sen- ate, I'll introduce it on the House floor again and ask for its “These dates indicate plant- - Buffalograss: 2 - 3 plants that have not begun to der mites, bagworms, etc. can title to be restored before it receives a final vote. This puts it ing times from southeast to Ibs N/1,000 sq. ft-/year grow. Prune spring flowering start popping up in the land- back in compliance with the Oklahoma constitution so it can northwest Oklahoma. Specif- ~ Buffalograss/grama plants as soon as they are fin- scape and garden later this move to the Governor's desk. ic climate and weather may mixes: 3 Ibs N/1,000 sq. ft./ ished blooming. (HLA-6404, month. Keep a close eye on When a bill comes up on the House floor with its title off, I influence planting dates. For year HLA-6409) all plants and use mechanical, will usually vote to advance it so the author can keep working cool-season vegetables, the - Bermudagrass: 4-6 13* Control of powdery cultural, and biological control on it. I believe it shows respect to my colleagues and helps soil temperature at the depth Ibs N/1,000 sq. ft./year mildew disease can be done foster a good relationship and a trusting environment. When options first. where the seeds are planted - Centipedegrass: 2 with early detection and regu- the bill returns to the House, I'll take a look at any changes 21* Be alert for both insect should be at least 40°F. Ibs N/1,000 sq. ft./year lar treatment. Many new plant made while it was in the Senate before determining how I'll - St. Augustinegrass: cultivars are resistant. (EPP- pests and predators. Some vote. Fruit and Nut 3-6 Ibs N/1,000 sq. ft./year 7617) pests can be hand picked with- We only had a little floor work this week as the bills we 5* Don't spray insecticides When using quick release 14” Leaf spot diseases can out using a pesticide. Do not received from the Senate were still being assigned to their during fruit tree bloom or pol- forms of fertilizer, use one cause premature death of foli- spray if predators such as lady House committees, but it should pick up next week! lination may be affected. Dis- pound of actual nitrogen per age and reduce plant vigor. beetles are present. Spray only lintend to continually keep you informed of what is hap- ease sprays can continue ac- 1,000 sq. ft. per application; Flowers when there are too few preda- pening at the Capitol. It is truly an honor and privilege to cording to schedule and label water in nitrate fertilizers. 15* Most bedding plants, tors to be effective. directions. (EPP-7319) (HLA-6420) summer flowering bulbs, and represent you at the State Capitol. As always, please do not For additional information 6* Control cedar-apple Mowing of warm-season annual flower seeds can be please contact Beckham Coun- hesitate to reach out to me with any concerns at (405) 557- rust. When the orange jelly lawns can begin now (HLA- planted after danger of frost. ty Extension office at 580-928- 7312 or at [email protected]. galls are visible on juniper (ce- 6420). Cutting height for ber- This happens around mid- 2139. Nick Archer, a Republican, serves House District 55 in the dar), following a rain, begin muda and zoysia should be 1 April in most of Oklahoma. Oklahoma State Universi- Oklahoma House of Representatives, which covers Beckham, treating apple and crabapple to 1% inches high, and buffa- Hold off mulching these crops Blaine, Caddo, Canadian and Washita counties. ty, in compliance with Title VI trees with a fungicide. (EPP- lograss 1% to 3 inches high. until spring rains subside and and VII of the Civil Rights Act 7319, EPP-7611) Damage from Spring Dead soil temperatures warm up. 7° Fire blight bacterial Spot Disease (SDS) becomes Warm-season annuals should of 1964, Executive Order 11246 disease (EPP-7615) can be visible in bermudagrass (EPP- as amended, Title IX of the Ed- not be planted until soil tem- controlled at this time. Plant 7665). Perform practices that peratures are in the low to mid ucation Amendments of 1972, disease-resistant varieties to promote grass recovery. Do 60s. Americans with Disabilities Act of MISDEMEANORS avoid diseases. not spray fungicides at this 16* Harden off transplants 1990, and other federal laws and State of Okla vs Misty M Gibson Child not in school 8* Continue spray sched- time for SDS control. outside in partial protection regulations, does not discriminate State of Okla vs Nicholas W Beam Protective order violation ules for disease prone fruit and Grub damage can be visible from sun and wind prior to on the basis ofrace, color, national pine trees. planting. in lawns at this time. Check for origin, sex, age, religion, disability, State of Okla vs R Lee Proctor DUI Lawn the presence of grubs before 17* Let spring flowering or status as a veteran in any ofits State of Okla vs Jordan L Tiger Protective order violation 9* Warm-season grass ever applying any insecticide bulb foliage remain as long as. policies, practices or procedures. lawns can be established be- treatments. Apply appropriate possible before removing it. This includes but is not limited to FELONIES ginning late April from sprigs, soil insecticide if white grubs Landscape - General admissions, employment, finan- State of Okla vs Jordan L Tiger Burglary. Assault & bat- plugs or sod. (HLA-6419) are a problem (EPP-7306). Wa- 18" Hummingbirds arrive cial aid, and educational services. tery. Protective order violation 10* Fertilizer programs can ter product into soil. in Oklahoma in early April. References within this publication begin for warm-season grass- Tree and Shrub Get your feeders ready using State of Okla vs William C Duncan DUI. DUS. TOC es in April. The following rec- 11* Proper watering of L-part sugar to 4-parts water. to any specific commercial prod- ommendations are to achieve newly planted trees and Do not use red food coloring. uct, process, or service by trade optimum performance and ap- shrubs often means the dif- 19° Keep the bird feeder pearance of commonly grown ference between success and filled during the summer and name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer, or otherwise does MARRIAGES € DIVORCES species in Oklahoma. replacement. help control insects at the not constitute or imply endorse- - Zoysiagrass: 3 Ibs 12° Remove any win- same time. ment by Oklahoma Cooperative MARRIAGE LICENSES N/1,000 sq. ft-/year ter-damaged branches or 20" Lace bugs, aphids, spi- Extension Service Ethan Weaver, Sentinel - Rachel Tucker, Sentinel Jacob Cline, Cheyenne - Ilene Butler, Elk City Wade Showers Correction Joshua Jackson, Elk City - Mandy Fleming, Elk City Erick Bryan, Willow ~ Sara Vaught, Willow It is with deep regret that it was published in the Elk City story about his performance in Red Carpet Community Theatre's News that Wade Showers was a senior at Hammon Public production of “Barefoot in the Park,” Sheryl Ponce, would like his DIVORCES Schools. This was incorrect. Showers is a senior living in Ham- mon, but he has been homeschooled since his was in preschool, family, friends, along with Hammon Public Schools to accept her NONE according to his mother Beth Ann Showers. The author of the apologies for the mistake. Kent L Brown, CPA Have something to share with the community? = _— 803 S. Main St., Elk City, OK 73644 Email your “Letter to the Editor” to [email protected] Office: 580.225.3040 © Fax: 580.243.3040 [email protected]