Self-directed course that gives a glimpse of what future blueberry farms will look like and some of the issues producers will face.
This self-directed course gives a glimpse of what future blueberry farms will look like and some of the …
Establishing Blueberries in Southern Georgia
This course that provides information on: types of blueberries grown in Georgia, Rabbiteye blueberry requirements, Southern highbush blueberry requirements, soil drainage and freeze protection considerations.
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Yadkin: Rabbiteye Blueberry Variety
- Chilling requirement: 500 hours to 600 hours.
- Ripening period: Ripens in Mississippi, late June to late July.
- Plant yield, vigor and growth habits: Plants are moderately vigorous, productive and have a semi-upright growth habit.
- Berry qualities: Berries are medium
Review of the Berry Bible Cookbook
The Berry Bible by Janie Hibler (Publisher: AmazonEncore) has many excellent recipes. The book offers valuable information about the various types of berries available worldwide. It discusses everything from the berry’s common name(s), their history, and even the habitat in …
Bacterial Leaf Scorch of Blueberry
Scorch symptoms (late summer) observed
on plants infected with Xylella fastidiosa.
Photo courtesy of University of Ga. CES.
on plants infected with Xylella fastidiosa.
Photo courtesy of University of Ga. CES.
The bacterium Xylella fastidiosa is the causal agent of bacterial leaf scorch of blueberry, which primarily affects cultivars of southern highbush blueberries(interspecific …
Botryosphaeria Stem Canker of Blueberry
Stem cankers are identified by thickening of the stem.
Botryosphaeria stem canker, caused by the fungus Botryosphaeria corticis, is a disease of both highbush and rabbiteye blueberries throughout the Southeastern United States. This disease is usually associated with injuries …
Blueberry Learning Lessons
Production Lessons for Growers
- Blueberry Farms of the Future
- Establishing Blueberries in Southern Georgia
- Horticultural and Engineering Practices to Facilitate Machine Harvesting Blueberries
- Small Fruit Freeze Protection Passive or Alternate Methods
- Effect of Mulches on the Establishment of Organically Grown
Phytophthora Root Rot
Phytophthora root rot may occur in
poorly drained fields such
as the one seen here.
Photo by David Ingram, MSU Cooperative Extension Service.
poorly drained fields such
as the one seen here.
Photo by David Ingram, MSU Cooperative Extension Service.
Phytophthora root rot (Phytophthora cinnamomi) may occur at poorly drained sites or in low areas …
Twig Blight of Blueberry
Phomopsis twig blight, caused by the fungus Phomopsis spp. (including P. vaccinii), can be a serious disease if allowed to buildup in a blueberry planting. This disease is frequently more severe following winters characterized by excessive temperature fluctuations and …
Blueberry Varieties: Southern Highbush
A new category of blueberries, Southern Highbush, has been developed for southern production. These varieties combine the late blooming date and shorter ripening period of the northern highbush and the low chill hours and adaptability to the southern environment of …