Crop conditions

July 10, 2026

In the past two weeks, our monitoring traps in the orchard have caught 133 dogwood borer (Synanthedon scitula) individuals, 12 coddling moth (Cydia pomonella) individuals, and 0 oriental fruit moth (Grapholita molesta) individuals. Japanese beetles are beginning to swarm apples trees and grape vines, Imidan was included in cover sprays to control the pest. An apple cover was applied 7/7 and grape cover applied 7/6.

Pear: Maturation

Peach: Maturation

Pawpaw: Maturation

Grapes: Berry touch

Blackberry: Maturation

Apple (Pixie crunch): Maturation

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