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Fruit Crop Insect Scouting

September 20, 2024raharris

David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Strawberries Scout new plantings for aphids and for spider mites. Thresholds for mites are 5 per leaflet.

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The NEWA Strawberry Disease Model for Botrytis and Anthracnose

April 11, 2024raharris

Emmalea Ernest, Extension Fruit & Vegetable Specialist; emmalea@udel.edu Gray Mold (Botrytis Fruit Rot) and Anthracnose Fruit Rot, two important diseases affecting strawberry fruit, are best managed with timely control during the flowering period. For Botrytis, most affected fruit are the… Continue Reading →

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Plasticulture Strawberry Planting and Fall Growth Considerations

July 13, 2023raharris

Gordon Johnson, Retired Extension Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Early to Mid-September is the optimum period for planting strawberries in the plasticulture system on Delmarva. Most strawberry varieties should be planted by the third week in September for the best spring yields. Strawberry… Continue Reading →

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Producing Strawberry Plugs

June 22, 2023raharris

Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Plasticulture strawberry growers may decide to produce their own plants for September planting due to the cost and availability of strawberry plug plants. This requires rooting strawberry tips from desired varieties. Tips… Continue Reading →

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Strawberry Flowering, Runner Formation and Temperature

June 2, 2023raharris

Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu So far, in 2023, the weather has been ideal for strawberry production. Strawberries produce best when daytime temperatures are in the 70’s and nighttime temperatures are in the 50’s. The cooler nighttime… Continue Reading →

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