David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Blueberry picking has begun, and the first blackberries and black raspberries are ripening up nicely. What this means is that if you haven’t already, now is the time to be scouting for spotted wing drosophila.… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu and Emmalea Ernest, Associate Scientist – Vegetable Crops; emmalea@udel.edu Freezing temperatures occurred throughout Delmarva over the last 10 days. Cold damage in fruits is a concern. Stone Fruits Most peach, nectarine, and… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Some plums, and apricots have started to bloom four weeks ahead of normal. Other fruits such as strawberries may be blooming ahead of schedule in plasticulture systems. These fruit crops are at… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu There has been an increase in interest in growing blueberries on Delmarva and we have had several new plantings in the region in recent years. Blueberries are very specific in the type… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu and Emmalea Ernest, Associate Scientist – Vegetable Crops; emmalea@udel.edu There has been an increase in interest in growing blueberries in Delaware and we have had several new plantings in Delaware in recent… Continue Reading
