Gordon Johnson, Extension Fruit & Vegetable Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Production of high yields of quality fruit requires adapted varieties, close attention to disease and insect management, balanced plant nutrients, and good weather conditions. One of the other key areas that growers… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Adapted from an article in Ky Pest News April 6, 2010 #1224 by John Hartman, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Kentucky. Flowering pears (Pyrus calleryana), grown in many landscapes, are in full bloom in… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Fruit & Vegetable Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu There has been an increase in interest with blueberry production in Delaware over the past 5 years. Blueberries can be a very profitable crop, especially for growers that direct market. As a… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Fruit & Vegetable Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Research has shown that peach tree pruning is best done in March or April. In past years with mild winters, there has been a tendency to prune on the early side. With… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Ag Agent, Kent Co.; gcjohn@udel.edu We have seen considerable cold temperature damage to fruit crops in parts of Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. In particular, certain mid-season peach varieties have severely reduced crops; some varieties… Continue Reading
