Bacterial spot, caused by Xanthomonas arbicola pv. pruni, is considered an economically important disease of peach and other stone fruit. Ba...
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A common sight in peach orchards this spring is Phomopsis twig blight. Wet springs favor the development of this fungal disease. Dead tw...
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The tables below make a general comparison between chill hours and chill portions in peaches. Keep in mind that currently, no actual convers...
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Understanding the various subgroups of fruit crops, based on factors such as botanical and horticultural differences, makes it easier for pr...
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Farming is going digital. A series of educational videos that explore many topic areas related to farming is now available on YouTube. These...
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A damaging soilborne fungus causing Armillaria Root Rot (ARR) disease is the second leading cause of peach tree mortality after Peach Tree S...
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The Commercial Horticulture Program provides multidimensional research-based information, support services, and training to a growing hortic...
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Apple and Pear
Apple and pear trees are subject to serious damage from pests. As a result, a preventive spray program is needed. The follow...
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Each growing season, producers must decide how and where to sell their crops. Farmers markets, grocery stores, roadside stands, and wholesal...
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High tunnels can offer advantages for fruit crop growers. Learn about growing seasons, marketing periods, protection, and more.
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Pruning peach trees is essential to maintaining healthy and productive trees. The effort and attention to detail given during this process w...
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Phony peach disease is caused by a bacterium called Xylella fastitiosa. This not only causes PPD in peaches, but different strains of the ba...
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