Apples – ONfruit

Frost injury and warmer days may influence thinning decisions while petal fall pest management kicks off across the province in this week’s apple update

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 18, 2023 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

What the Crop?! Apple Update: May 18, 2023

Cool temperatures this week bring concerns for frost/freeze damage across the province while dry weather encourages powdery mildew development.

by erikadebrouwerontarioca May 16, 2023 0

Apples

Weather Update: Risk of Frost

Weather update regarding potential incoming frost

Image of developing pear fruitlet infected with fire blight

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 12, 2023 0

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Fire Blight Risk Increases Across the Province

Warmer weather and likelihood of dew has increased the risk of blossom blight in regions that will be in bloom over the coming weekend.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 10, 2023 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management

What the Crop?! Apple Update: May 9, 2023

Warm weather has set growth off again with many regions in the province seeing signs of bloom and increased pest activity in the orchard

by erikadebrouwerontarioca April 28, 2023 0

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Weed Management in New Orchard Plantings

This article covers weed management in new orchard plantings, focusing on pre-plant recommendations, critical weed free timings and herbicides that can be applied.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 28, 2023 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management Weeds

What the Crop?! Apple Update: April 28, 2023

Cooler temperature across the province has slowed growth and pest activity this week, but could see a significant scab infection period over the weekend