When producing cherries on productive rootstocks, orchardists must focus on reducing crop load and increasing vigor. This publication discusses how to use thinning cuts, stub cuts, and heading cuts to achieve these objectives. Includes step-by-step illustrated instructions.
This publication describes gray mold disease symptoms and the disease cycle and outlines a model that can help pear packers predict the relative risk of gray mold development in stored fruit before the fruit is placed in cold storage.
Discusses important fruit characteristics to consider when choosing peach and nectarine varieties. Lists currently available varieties, including descriptions of fruit size, color, flavor, texture, and ripening date.
Describes dark red and blush sweet cherry cultivars, including harvest timing, color when ripe, suggested pollinizers and rootstocks, size, firmness, yield potential, and other traits. Includes color photo of each cultivar.
Ashley Thompson, Matthew Whiting, Lynn Long |
Jan 2021 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Glenn Ahrens and Scott Altenhoff to discuss the impact of storms on Oregon's forests and preventative measures that can be taken to mitigate tree damage caused by storms.
Lauren Grand, Glenn Ahrens, Scott Altenhoff |
Mar 2024 |
Podcast episode
Photo Credit: Alicja Neumiler - Adobe Stock (Cropped from original)
A collection of articles for growing vegetables in Central Oregon. Include general information, recommendations, soil temperatures, rhubarb, potatoes, cucumbers, beets, carrots, radishes, onions, tomatoes and tomatillos.
Q: I have a two year old dwarf Asian Pear tree that I initially planted into a large (22" x 26") pot. I've decided I would prefer it in the ground (I noticed that a long root was growing from its one drainage hole). ...
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