Promoting Return Bloom in Apple
While the growing season is still young, we’ve observed multiple environmental challenges in 2018. To date, some sites/growers in …
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NC State Extension, NC State University
Apple Thinning Update: 05/15/18
The effects of chemical thinner applications that occurred ~2 weeks ago are apparent. A clear separation in fruit size …
Apple Thinning Update: 05/08/18
In blocks that received chemical thinners last week, it is too early to assess the effect of this application. …
Thinning Alert: Apple Thinning Responses May Be Aggressive
Post-bloom thinning update The majority of post-bloom chemical thinning decisions will likely occur this week. The forecast calls for rather …
Apple Thinning Update: 4/25/18
With some exceptions, most varieties had a moderate to heavy bloom density in western NC. While I would typically …
WNC Apple Flower Bud Mortality Assessments
Southeastern apple growers observed low temperatures near or below critical temperatures for apple three times in a two-week period. …
Apple Horticultural Update: Cold Temperatures and Crop Load Management
A cold front passed through the southeast over the weekend, resulting in temperatures near or below critical temperatures for …