Blueberry Educational Meeting and Field Tour

Saturday, June 8, 2013    9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Bennett Orchards
31442 Peach Tree Lane
Frankford, DE 19945

Do you currently grow blueberries or are you considering commercial blueberry production?

This meeting will be a great opportunity to tour the eight acre blueberry planting at Bennett Orchards and hear from Hail Bennett about his experiences establishing a commercial blueberry planting.

Gordon Johnson, University of Delaware Extension Vegetable Specialist, and Emmalea Ernest will discuss recommendations and research on establishment practices and variety selection.

Joanne Whalen, University of Delaware IPM Specialist, will provide the latest information on Spotted Wing Drosophila management.

Refreshments will be served.

Please preregister by contacting Karen Adams at adams@udel.edu or call (302) 856-7303 ext. 540.