Facts for Fancy Fruit A newsletter for commercial and advanced amateur fruit growers

Crop Conditions

April 26, 2019 - Included in Issue: 19-03

By: Bruce Bordelon

The season is underway in the Lafayette area thanks to the warmer than normal conditions of the past week. Apples are at pink to early bloom, early grapes are at bud break and late ones are at full swell, currant, gooseberry and honey berry are in bloom, strawberry flower buds are visible in the crowns, and raspberry and blackberry both have well developed shoots. Paw paws are in pre-bloom.

: Apple at pink to early bloom

: Early grape at bud break

: Grape at full swell

: Gooseberry in bloom

: Black currant pre-bloom

: White currant in bloom

: Honey berry in bloom

: Strawberry with flower visible emerging from the crown

: Blackberry shoot

: Red raspberry shoots

: Paw paw flowers at pre-bloom

It is the policy of the Purdue University that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue is an Affirmative Action Institution. This material may be available in alternative formats. 1-888-EXT-INFO Disclaimer: Reference to products in this publication is not intended to be an endorsement to the exclusion of others which may have similar uses. Any person using products listed in this publication assumes full responsibility for their use in accordance with current directions of the manufacturer.