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FRUIT TREES & SMALL BERRIES General Topics California
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General Topics Apple Varieties and Their Uses - University of Missouri Extension More chart than article, but full of a wealth of information in helping to select a variety that fit your needs. Backyard Fruit Sprays - Michigan State University Extension A handy spray chart for select fruit plants. What to use, when & how often. Blueberry Diseases in Michigan - Michigan State University Extension This article discusses those diseases (fungal, bacterial & viral) that affect blueberries along with symptoms/disease cycles and their control methods. Provides many color photos to help in determining your specific problems. At the bottom of the page, there are (3) other excellent articles on blueberries to click on. Commercial Vine Crop Production in Alberta- Alberta Special Crops & Horticulture Research Centre Discusses varieties of cucumbers, pumpkins & squash, their soil & fertilization requirements, weed, insect & disease controls, seeding, spacing, harvesting, storage and more. Common Diseases of the Grapevine in Michigan - Michigan State University Extension An informative article on the diseases of grapevines (not just in Michigan as the title implies). Provides symptoms & controls. Be sure to click on hyperlinks for detailed photos of the various disease symptoms. Common Tree Fruit Insects - Michigan State University Extension This article discusses in detail, several insects that affect tree fruits, in particular the tarnished plantbug, codling moth, redbanded leafroller, fruit moth & various kinds of maggots and borers. Be sure to click on the hyperlinks for even more information. Lots of photos to help in identification of both the insect & damage. Diseases & Pests of Muskmelons & Watermelons- Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service An in-depth article covering those pests & all infectious & non-infectious disorders associated with muskmelons & watermelons. Provides a better understanding of infectious diseases along with control options. Fertilizing Fruit Crops - Michigan State University Extension A very informative article on both the macro & micro-nutrients & those most commonly used for the production of fruit crops. Contains plenty of photos depicting various deficiency symptoms so you can readily determine your problem without second guessing. There are also several helpful charts. Freezing Fruits - North Dakota State University Extension Service A rather extensive article on the proper methods & how-tos on freezing all kinds of fruit. Fruit & Nut Cultivars for Home Plantings - University of Missouri Extension An insightful article helping homeowners make good decisions in choosing tree, shrub & vine fruits that are best adapted to their growing conditions at hand & their climate (zone). Fruit Spray Schedules for the Homeowner - University of Missouri Extension This is handy guide for anyone who grows or wants to grow fruit plants. Discusses pesticides, their common & brand names & their intended use for the various insects & disease that affect them. Fruit Tree Cultivars for Nebraska - University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension A brief article full of charts to help in the proper selection of fruit trees. Also provides some sources. Growing Peaches in North Carolina - North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Everything you need to grow peaches, this article has it all. Index of Fruit Disease Photographs, Biology & Monitoring Information -West Virginia University Kearneysville This site has a lot to offer. If your not sure what disease you might have on your stone fruits (apple, peach, nectarine, pear, plum & cherry) you can now easily determine the culprit from the color photographs of diseases. Also provides detailed facts on biology, monitoring & management. If your a fruit grower, this will sure to be a favorite site. Juneberries - North Dakota State University Extension Service If you like juneberries as I do, this brief article will help you in growing the very best crop. Midwest Small Fruit Pest Management Handbook - Ohio State University Extension This site is more than a single article, but an extensive list of several on small fruits, in particular strawberries, blueberries, brambles & grapes. A wealth of information can be found here on each kind of plant. Sure to be a favorite site for the small fruit grower or homeowner. Ohioline: Fruit Crops - Ohio State University A wealth of information on growing stone fruits, berry & nut crops. Oriental Persimmons - Mississippi State University Extension Service This brief article discusses the cultural requirements needed to grow this warm climate fruit tree with plenty of information on several varieties. Although this article is reserved for those in very warm climates, reading is interesting. Producing Tree Fruit for Home Use - North Carolina University Cooperative Extension Service Details considerations to make before planting, how to plant & all cultural requirements needed. Plenty of charts & line drawings. This is a two part article, so be sure to click on part 2 at the bottom of the first page. Small Fruits in the Home Garden - Virginia Cooperative Extension A helpful site with all kinds of cultural information on strawberries, blueberries, brambles, grapes, currants & gooseberries. Provides a list of suggested varieties of each along with a handy chart for minimum spacing in rows & between rows, expected yields, bearing age & life expectancy. Strawberry Diseases in Michigan - Michigan State University Extension Another nice and informative article from Michigan State on strawberry diseases, but again (not just for Michigan). Lots of useful charts & color photos. Strawberry Varieties recommended for Ontario - Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Provides charts on several varieties of early/mid/late season strawberries with notes on origin, size, strong points, weaknesses & climate. Tree Fruits in the Home Garden - Virginia Cooperative Extension This in-depth article is also from Virginia Cooperative Extension and much like the one above, but concerned more with tree fruits. Check it out, lots of good information. UVM Apple Orchard - University of Vermont Geared towards the commercial fruit tree grower, providing relevant & timely horticultural, IPM, marketing and economic information. Why Fruit Trees Fail to Bear - University of Connecticut Integrated Pest Management Program A brief, but insightful article explaining why your trees may not be bearing fruit.
California Rare Fruit
Growers, Inc. CRFG - California Rare Fruit Growers, Inc. Besides the few articles we recommend reading and have listed here from this organization, visit there site for lots of other useful information on fruit growing. CRFG is the largest amateur fruit growing organization in the world. We are sure this site will be helpful. Avocado - California Rare Fruit Growers, Inc. All facts needed to grow avocados. Cherimoya - California Rare Fruit Growers, Inc. Another interesting article on a native fruit from Ecuador, Columbia and Peru. Loquat - California Rare Fruit Growers, Inc. This China native, evidently will grow in southern California. Here are the facts. Mango - California Rare Fruit Growers, Inc. Here are all the facts for growing this southeastern Asian native fruit. Best reserved for southern California. Muscadine Grapes - California Rare Fruit Growers, Inc. All the facts needed to grow this southeastern U.S. native vine. Passion Fruit - California Rare Fruit Growers, Inc. Passion fruit is native to southern Brazil, Paraguay & northern Argentina, but will grow in California. Need the facts, here they are. Pawpaw - California Rare Fruit Growers, Inc. All the facts needed to grow this eastern U.S. native fruit tree. White Sapote - California Rare Fruit Growers, Inc. An interesting article on this central Mexico native fruit tree that evidently can grow wherever oranges can grow. Back to Library Main pages top of page |
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