Effect of Mulches on the Establishment of Organically Grown Blueberries in Georgia

Learning lesson for organic blueberry production in Georgia.

 

 

This self-directed course teaches about using mulch in organic blueberry production in Georgia. It addresses primary problems including; insect control, disease control and weed control, as well as, fertilizers used at the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Alapaha Research Station.

Participants will learn about using mulch as the first line of defense in weed control, fungicides used for leaf spot control in organic blueberries and leaf beetle control. Information about fertility studies is also given, as is information on organic high tunnel research.

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For more information, contact Gerard Krewer at 229.392.1388.