Apple Update: May 24, 2017
In this update: Crop Stages Production Fire Blight Apple Scab and Powdery Mildew Summer Diseases Insects Crop Stages In SouthwesternContinue Reading
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Apple Update: May 16, 2017
Crop Stages In all locations bloom stages are pretty spread out, depending on variety and proximity to water. In Essex,Continue Reading
Apple Disease Management: Part 4 – Biofungicides
While biofungicide products are used most widely by organic producers, they can be a useful tool for conventional growers asContinue Reading
Apple Disease Management: Part 3 – Summer to Harvest
The following is a continuation in the Apple Disease Management series. Refer to earlier posts Part 1 – Early SeasonContinue Reading
Apple Update: May 9, 2017
Crop Stages In Essex and Kent, apple blossoms are at king bloom to king bloom petal fall. For the restContinue Reading
Apple Update: May 2, 2017
The OMAFRA Apple Team will be providing weekly crop updates reported from across the province, including growth stages, production, weather-relatedContinue Reading
Apple Disease Management: Part 2 – Tight Cluster to Petal Fall
Tight cluster to petal fall can get quite complicated for disease management with 1) rapid growth occurring during a criticalContinue Reading
Apple Disease Management: Part One – Early Season (Green Tip to Tight Cluster)
With the very spring-like temperatures, apple buds are moving along quickly. Most areas of the province are seeing green tipContinue Reading
Apple Update: June 22, 2016
Crop Stages Apple fruitlets are increasing in size. At the University of Guelph Simcoe Research Station, they are 25-35 mmContinue Reading
Apple Update: June 7, 2016
Crop Stages Apple fruitlets range in size between 10-20 mm with the largest fruitlets in South Western Ontario and theContinue Reading