The NC Blueberry Journal
Resources for county extension agents, growers and blueberry enthusiasts
Monday, February 27, 2012
Botrytis Flower Blight
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Botrytis flower blight and fruit rot caused by the fungus Botrytis cinerea is likely to be a problem this year in NC. The disease can beco...
Application for export to Canada
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Just a reminder to commercial blueberry growers in NC who ship to Canada that March 1 is the deadline for participation in the state Blueber...
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Blueberry Irrigation Methods
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On most sites, irrigation is essential for survival of newly planted bushes, and for consistent growth and yield throughout the life of the ...
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Chill Hour Requirements
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Most blueberries require a certain amount of cold weather during winter in order to leaf and flower normally the following spring. Generall...
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Small Fruit Viruses
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Dr. Ioannis Tzanetakis with the University of Arkansas has written an excellent article illustrating the status and implications of emergin...
Friday, December 2, 2011
Summary -- 2011 NC Blueberry Season
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The 2011 North Carolina blueberry crop was of excellent quality due to the combination of a dry harvest season and good labor availability, ...
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
10th International Vaccinium Symposium
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On behalf of the Vaccinium Species Working Group, Vine and Berry Fruits Section of the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISH...
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