Gordon Johnson, Retired Extension Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu August and September are the times for sooty blotch and flyspeck (SBFS) diseases of apples to build up. These problems are caused by many different fungi and are managed together. Sooty blotch appears as… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Voles may cause extensive damage to fruit trees and orchards as a result of girdling seedlings and trees and damaging roots. Damage occurs primarily during winter when other types of food are… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu August and September are the time for sooty blotch and flyspeck (SBFS) diseases of apples to build up. These problems are caused by many different fungi and are managed together. Sooty… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu With the recent hot temperatures and more predicted, there is high potential for sunburn in fruits and fruiting vegetables. Growers may need to consider ways to protect against sunburn. Sunburn is most… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Congratulations to Leah Fronk for correctly identifying certain fungicides as the culprit for the apple russeting. Leah will be entered for an end-of-year drawing for a jar of local honey and a scouting kit. This… Continue Reading
