Veraison, the start of the fruit ripening process, signals the final opportunity for effective canopy management and fruit thinning in grapes. Once veraison has started, thinning and canopy management are far less effective in improving overall fruit quality. Growers should assess the need for fruit thinning by evaluating cluster number and size relative to shoot…Read more about Pre-veraison Canopy Management and Fruit Thinning in Grapes[Read More]
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Summer bearing brambles are showing the full extent of the freeze and frost damage from earlier this year. Many floricanes are failing to produce a decent crop. Primocanes are growing well and are initiating flowers now. Early types are beginning to bloom. Grape are at bunch closure with veraison not far away for early varieties….Read more about Crop Conditions[Read More]
Since 2012, apple powdery mildew(PM) has been part of new normal of apple growing in Indiana. As many of you remember (but would like to forget), 2012 was the year when much of the state lost the crop due to a late season freeze. This was then followed by one of the driest years on…Read more about Powdery Mildew[Read More]
Indiana Horticultural Society Field Day June 28, 2017 Tuttle Orchards 5717 North 300 West Greenfield IN 46140 Wednesday, June 28 9:00am-4:00 pm Joe Becovitz-Office of State Chemist: worker protection standards Fruit Production: tour of apple plantings including new orchards planted in 2014. Vegetable Production: tour of vegetable crop plantings, high tunnels, and chemical storage facilities….Read more about Upcoming Events[Read More]
Although I have not received any reports of problems with European red mites in apples, now is the time when growers should be scouting for infestations. Most growers know where mite problems show up first, either a particular variety (i.e, Red Delicious) or along a gravel road. Check those spots first and expand your scouting…Read more about European Red Mite[Read More]
We have not yet heard any reports of damage from spotted wing drosophila. Our short history with this pest is that damage will commence in early July. Growers should have their SWD traps in place now. Spraying should begin when the first SWD is caught in a trap or the first damage is observed. Because…Read more about Spotted Wing Drosophila[Read More]
Japanese beetles are out and feeding. I saw a large population on the raspberries at the Meigs Farm on Monday. Although this pest isn’t as severe as it was a number of years ago, it can still cause plenty of problems. Small fruit growers should monitor their crops and control the beetles if necessary. Japanese…Read more about Japanese Beetles[Read More]
First, my apologies for sending this out late. This was a relatively early year for strawberries and by now, most harvest is over. As soon as harvest is done, it’s time to begin the renovation process. Matted row strawberry plantings must be renovated each year to establish new crowns for the following year’s crop. For…Read more about Strawberry Renovation[Read More]
Indiana Pesticide Clean Sweep Project is designed to collect and dispose of suspended, canceled, banned, unusable, opened, unopened or just unwanted pesticides (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, miticides, etc.). It is sponsored by the Office of the Indiana State Chemist, with support from the U.S. EPA. The disposal service is free of charge up to 250…Read more about Indiana Pesticide Clean Sweep Program[Read More]
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