Cornell Cooperative Extension

Suffolk County
daisy

Perennials are favorites among gardeners.

European earwig
Image by Tom Murray www.pbase.com/tmurray74

A European earwig. Note the pair of forceps on the tip of the abdomen.

One of the many traps put out by the Agricultural Stewardship Program to monitor pests in the orchards.

Pheromone trap hung to monitor pests in fruit orchards.

Horticulture Factsheets

Our Cornell University research-based Horticulture Fact sheets provide answers to homeowner’s most common questions. Additional information can be obtained by contacting one of the Horticulture Diagnostic Labs by phone or in person.

River and Roots

Community Gardens

There are many community gardens throughout Suffolk County. This list is just a few of them.

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Vegetable varieties for 2020

Vegetable Varieties for 2024

Selected List of Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners in New York State 2024

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Contact

Alice Raimondo
Horticulture Consultant
aw242@cornell.edu
631-727-4126

Last updated January 25, 2024

Horticulture Factsheets

Open to the Public!

See us in person with your horticulture questions, or deliver us your soil, plant or insect samples. Samples may be also be left in a dropbox at the front door of the Horticulture Diagnostic Labs at 423 Griffing Avenue in Riverhead. Our Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Great River location will be opening for the season Thursdays and Fridays starting April 18, 2024.

Please be assured staff are working to continue to support all of our residents and businesses.

Horticulture Hotline: 631-727-4126
Monday-Friday 9am-12noon

Contact sib7@cornell.edu or aw242@cornell.edu for further information.