David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Tree Fruit Scout for plum curculio. We have accumulated enough degree days to where they should be laying eggs. First egg lay occurs around 240–300 degree days; peak egg lay is predicted at 380-390 degree… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu There has been an increase in interest in planting fruits in Delaware. This is a positive trend that matches the interest in buying local and can also provide local fruit to the… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Freezing temperatures are expected the night of April 2 throughout Delmarva. Cold damage in fruits is a concern. Stone Fruits Many peach, nectarine, apricot, pluot and plum trees are in in pink… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu 2020 was a bad year for bacterial blossom blast in stone fruits. Blossom blast (and bacterial canker) is most common on Prunus species including cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, and plums. The disease… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Congratulations to Jim Bennett for correctly identifying last week’s challenge as peach leaf curl. Jim and others who correctly identified the problem on my peach tree will be entered into the end of season award.… Continue Reading
