Tree Fruits and Nuts
Particularly troublesome where rainfall and relative humidity are high, and under overtree irrigation, apple scab can defoliate trees and blemish fruit to a point where it is unmarketable. Learn...
Cherry Training Systems: Selection and Development
This publication describes the seven major pruning systems used in commercial cherry tree orchards in Oregon, Idaho, Washington and Michigan. Download the cherry training systems app (designed for...
Cuatro Pasos Sencillos para la Poda de Cerezos Sobre Gisela y Otros Portainjertos Productivos
A Spanish translation of PNW 592, Four Simple Steps to Pruning Trees on Gisela and Other Productive Rootstocks. Author: Lynn E. Long 2 pages
Four Simple Steps to Pruning Cherry Trees on Gisela and Other Productive Rootstocks
Provides color photo illustrations and step-by-step instructions for pruning trees on productive rootstocks, techniques that are are completely counter to pruning trees on Mazzard rootstock.
Growing Apples for Local Markets in Cold Climates
Offers the basics for getting started in a small scale commercial apple orchard, including sections on rootstocks, apple varieties, training and pruning, winter protection, fertility and...
Hard Cider Production and Orchard Management in the Pacific Northwest
$11 Making hard cider for both commercial and private enjoyment is the target of renewed interest in areas that are well suited to growing apples. This manual provides basic information on the many...
This publication is an overview of commercial apple production including production regions, production practices, pest management, weeds and diseases. Information includes a description of the...
Phytophthora Bleeding Canker of Maple Trees
Bleeding canker has recently been observed on mature maple trees in southern Idaho. The causal agent is Phytophthora cactorum, a plant pathogen capable of infecting over 200 tree species. Given its...
Propagation of Plants by Grafting and Budding
This handbook is well illustrated with clear photographs and drawings. It covers terms used in budding and grafting, tools and materials, grafting and budding factors, kinds of grafts, budding...
Seis pasos para calibrar y optimizar los rociadores de aire para huertos y viá±edos
En seis pasos, aprenda a calibrar, optimizer y verificar la cobertura de un pulverizador de chorro de aire para asegurarse de que recibe cada gota en el cultivo. Autores: Gwen-Alyn Hoheisel, Lav R.
Sistemas de Conducción de Cerezos (Cherry Training Systems)
Esta publicación describe los ocho sistemas de poda de mayor importancia en los huertos de cerezos comerciales en Oregon, Idaho, Washington y Michigan. A nivel mundial, los productores de cerezas...
Six Steps to Calibrate and Optimize Airblast Sprayers for Orchards and Vineyards
In six steps, learn how to calibrate, optimize and verify coverage for an airblast sprayer to ensure that you are getting every drop to the crop. Authors: Gwen-Alyn Hoheisel, Lav R. Khot, Michelle M.
Sweet Cherry Cultivars for the Fresh Market
Full-color photographs accompany descriptions of 12 dark red sweet cherry cultivars suitable for fresh markets in the Pacific Northwest. Tabular data succinctly charts bloom and harvest dates...
Sweet Cherry Orchard Establishment in the Pacific Northwest: Important Considerations for Success
Regularly producing sustainable yields of high-quality cherries is possible only when site and other conditions are near optimal. This publication summarizes factors to consider when establishing a...
Sweet Cherry Rootstocks for the Pacific Northwest
Cherry growers have many options when it comes to choosing rootstocks. The combination of new dwarfing rootstocks with high-density training systems leads to earlier production. But growers need to...
Verticillium Wilt of Trees in Idaho
Verticillium wilt is a devastating soilborne disease to over three hundred plants worldwide, including trees, shrubs, fruits and vegetables. Given the fungi’s wide range, whose infection in trees...