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Should I plant fruit trees in fall or spring?

Q: We want to plant an orchard this fall, but it is difficult to find trees for that time of year. There is a lot of information about planting trees in spring. What is a good time to plant an orchard in the fall?

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Grape variety identification

Identifying the grape cultivar or variety can be complicated. Learn the resources and services that may be used to identify grape varieties for commercial or home/hobby vineyards and landscapes.

Patricia A. Skinkis | Jul 2024 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Keep those gray fuzzy strawberries in check

Proper watering and yearly renovation can help stem strawberry gray mold, also known as Botrytis fruit rot.

Jun 7, 2024 | News story

2024 Pest Management Guide for Tree Fruits: Hood River, The Dalles, White Salmon, Rogue Valley, Umatilla County

This guide provides tree fruit growers with the latest information on pesticides and herbicides for fruit trees. People who grow apples, pears and cherries can learn application rates and recommendations for each stage of tree growth.

Ashley Thompson, Rick Hilton, Achala KC, Marcelo Moretti, Jay W. Pscheidt, Nik Wiman, Christopher Adams, Andony Melathopoulos, Cody Copp | May 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Watch out for rust that can jump from incense cedars to fruit trees

Are globs of bright orange goo attacking both your incense cedar and pear trees? You could be dealing with a potentially devastating fungus known as Pacific coast pear rust.

Apr 30, 2024 | News story

Pucker up, it’s time to talk lemons

With their fragrant flowers and sweet flavor, Meyer lemons are a popular citrus to grow in a pot.

Kym Pokorny | Apr 20, 2024 | News story

Pest management schedule for peach, nectarine, and apricot trees in Eastern Oregon

This document outlines a suggested management schedule for the most common insect pests and diseases of apple trees in Eastern Oregon.

Cody Copp | Mar 2024 | Educational document Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Early spring is the best time to plant strawberries

Once you’ve decided on the type of strawberry to grow, you’ll want to choose a variety and decide which method to plant them.

Kym Pokorny | Mar 29, 2024 | News story

Home fruit tree care in Eastern Oregon

Fruit trees can thrive in Eastern Oregon, but there are considerations for growing them in our unique climate.

Cody Copp | Mar 2024 | Collection

Home Fruit Tree Care in Eastern Oregon

Watch this video to learn more about pest management, tree care, and pruning fruit trees in Eastern Oregon.

Cody Copp | Mar 2024 | Video