WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2012 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released the new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM), updating a useful tool for gardeners and researchers for the first time since 1990 with greater …
Stink Bugs in Blueberry
Damage to blueberries by stink bugs.
Damage to blueberries by stink bugs.
Photo by Jerry A. Payne, USDA,
Bugwood.org.
Photo by Jerry A. Payne, USDA,
Bugwood.org.
Stinkbugs can damage green and ripe berries.
Photo by Rory Register,
Rory’s Photography, Bugwood.org.
Photo by Rory Register,
Rory’s Photography, Bugwood.org.
Stink bugs are often more brightly colored …
Chlorogenic Acid: An Antioxidant in Blueberries
Blueberries contain cholorgenic acid, which is an antioxidant in plants.
Chlorogenic acid is an antioxidant in many fruits, vegetables, and berries including blueberries. It is very well absorbed by the intestinal track and is available to react with many harmful …
Blue Suede: A Southern Highbush Blueberry Variety
Blue Suede holds on to its foilage throughout the year. It is brightly colored in the fall and green in the winter.
For years, University of Georgia plant breeder D. Scott Nesmith has created new blueberry varieties for the commercial …
Spotted Wing Drosophila: Blueberry Pest
A Spotted Wing Drosophila is a small fly (2 mm to 3 mm) with bright red eyes, a pale brown thorax, and an abdomen with black horizontal stripes.
Adult male Spotted Wing Drosophila.
Facts:
- Impacts ripening fruit in the early
Blueberry Insect Pest Identification Guide
Prepared by: Denise Attaway and Natalie Hummel
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The intent of this guide is to inform blueberry producers of all blueberry pests that can attack blueberry crops in the United States. Pests may be different depending on …
Bare Root Blueberry Plants v. Container Blueberry Plants (Video)
In this video, David Himelrick of the LSU AgCenter explains the difference in obtaining and planting bare root blueberry plants and containerized blueberry plants.
Contacts:
David Himelrick, LSU AgCenter
Craig Gautreaux, LSU AgCenter…
How Many Blueberry Plants Are Needed? (Video)
Now that you’ve decided which blueberry varieties you want to plant, how many blueberry bushes should you order? David Himelrick of the LSU AgCenter says it’s a question of how much you like blueberries. Watch this video and find out …
Blueberry Online Resources – Social Media, Newsletters, Websites, etc.
Below are links to websites with information dedicated to blueberry research and production.
University Sites
- University of California – Fruit and Nut Information: Blueberries
- University of California – General Management of Fruit & Nut Trees
- University of California – Weather-Related
Health Benefits of Blueberries — How Blueberries Affect the Human Body
Use this activity to learn about the Health Benefits of Blueberries.
Did you know eating blueberries can help improve your vision, make blood flow through your vessels easier and lower your cholesterol?
Well, blueberries can do this plus a whole …