Numbered Publications: Horticulture
PPFS-FR-T-26: Cultural Calendar for Commercial Peach Production
Ric Bessin, Kimberly Leonberger, Matthew Springer, John Strang, Nicole Ward Gauthier, Shawn Wright | Aug. 1, 2019 (New)
Integrated pest management (IPM) includes the combination of biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in efforts to manage diseases and pests while minimizing risks associated with pesticides. Cultural practices are an integral part of an IPM program and should be incorporated into all commercial systems whether large or small, conventional or organic. This publication provides recommended practices at approximate growth stages and/or production periods. However, these timelines are approximate and may require adjustment for particular conditions. Growers who encounter situations that may not align with suggestions here should contact their county Extension office for assistance. Extension offices can also provide updated pest management recommendations. This cultural guide serves as a supplement to published spray guides and scouting guides.
PPFS-FR-T-25: Cultural Calendar for Commercial Apple Production
Ric Bessin, Kimberly Leonberger, Matthew Springer, John Strang, Nicole Ward Gauthier, Shawn Wright | Aug. 1, 2019 (New)
egrated pest management (IPM) includes the combination of biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in efforts to manage diseases and pests while minimizing risks associated with pesticides. Cultural practices are an integral part of an IPM program and should be incorporated into all commercial systems whether large or small, conventional or organic. This publication provides recommended practices at approximate growth stages and/or production periods. However, these timelines are approximate and may require adjustment for particular conditions. Growers who encounter situations that may not align with suggestions here should contact their county Extension office for assistance. Extension offices can also provide updated pest management recommendations. This cultural guide serves as a supplement to published spray guides and scouting guides.
HENV-402: Water Quality and Nutrient Management at Home
Rick Durham, Brad Lee, Gregg Munshaw, Suzette Walling | Jul. 2, 2019 (New)
Fertilizers and other lawn amendments benefit the residential landscape by providing or supplementing the essential nutrients for plant growth and maintenance. Commercial fertilizers are commonly formulated based on three major nutrients, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) and each plays an important role in plant development. However, improper application of fertilizers and amendments may increase the risk of non-point source pollution of surface and ground waters.
PPFS-FR-S-24: Backyard Grape Disease, Pest, and Cultural Practices Calendar
Ric Bessin, Kimberly Leonberger, John Strang, Nicole Ward Gauthier, Shawn Wright | Jul. 1, 2019 (Reviewed)
Backyard grape production requires a proactive approach to disease, insect, and weed management. Preventative practices are recommended to minimize inputs. While intensive culture may result in the highest quality fruit, reduced inputs can result in acceptable fruit with minor crop losses or aesthetic maladies. This guide focuses on preventative cultural practices with options of low-input pesticide applications. Refer to the homeowner fruit spray guide (ID-21) for a more complete pesticide spray schedule.
PPFS-FR-T-21: Backyard Apple and Pear Disease, Pest, and Cultural Practices Calendar
Ric Bessin, Kimberly Leonberger, John Strang, Nicole Ward Gauthier, Shawn Wright | Jul. 1, 2019 (Reviewed)
Backyard apple production requires a proactive approach to disease, insect, and weed management. Preventative practices are recommended to minimize inputs. While intensive culture may result in the highest quality fruit, reduced inputs can result in acceptable fruit with minor crop losses or aesthetic maladies. This guide focuses on preventative cultural practices with options of low-input pesticide applications. Refer to the homeowner fruit spray guide (ID-21) for a more complete pesticide spray schedule.
PPFS-FR-S-25: Backyard Berry Disease, Pest, and Cultural Practices Calendar
Ric Bessin, Kimberly Leonberger, John Strang, Nicole Ward Gauthier, Shawn Wright | Jul. 1, 2019 (Reviewed)
Backyard berry (blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, and strawberry) production requires a proactive approach to disease, insect, and weed management. Preventative practices are recommended to minimize inputs. While intensive culture may result in the highest quality fruit, reduced inputs can result in acceptable fruit with minor crop losses or aesthetic maladies. This guide focuses on preventative cultural practices with options of low-input pesticide applications. Refer to the homeowner fruit spray guide (ID-21) for a more complete pesticide spray schedule.
PPFS-FR-T-18: Simplified Backyard Apple Spray Guides
Ric Bessin, John Strang, Nicole Ward Gauthier, Beth Wilson | Jul. 1, 2019 (Minor Revision)
Apple production requires pest and disease management programs for quality fruit. Home orchards are no different. Homeowners, however, are generally more tolerant of aesthetic maladies or minor crop losses than commercial orchardists. Thus, homeowners may choose to limit numbers of insecticide and fungicide sprays.
PPFS-FR-T-22: Backyard Peach and Stone Fruit Disease, Pest, and Cultural Practices Calendar
Ric Bessin, Kimberly Leonberger, John Strang, Nicole Ward Gauthier, Shawn Wright | Jul. 1, 2019 (Reviewed)
Backyard stone fruit (peach, nectarine, plum, and cherry) production requires a proactive approach to disease, insect, and weed management. Preventative practices are recommended to minimize inputs. This guide focuses on preventative cultural practices with options of low-input pesticide applications. Refer to the homeowner fruit spray guide (ID-21) for a more complete pesticide spray schedule.
PPFS-FR-S-23: Simplified Backyard Grape Spray Guide
Ric Bessin, John Strang, Nicole Ward Gauthier, Patsy Wilson | Jul. 1, 2019 (Minor Revision)
A simplified backyard grape spray guide (table).
PPFS-FR-T-20: Simplified Backyard Peach and Stone Fruit Spray Guide
Ric Bessin, John Strang, Nicole Ward Gauthier | Jul. 1, 2019 (Minor Revision)
Peach, nectarine, apricot, plum, and cherry are all stone fruits. Production of these tree fruits requires pest and disease management programs for quality fruit. Home orchards are no different. Homeowners, however, are generally more tolerant of aesthetic maladies or minor crop losses than commercial orchardists. Thus, homeowners may choose to limit numbers of insecticide and fungicide sprays. Disease resistant cultivars are the preferred method for reducing spray inputs.
