Berry/Bramble Information

Aronia

Aronia

A new alternative crop is being studied by UME for organic fruit production. The Black Chokeberry or Aronia, to which it is commonly referred, is an eastern U.S native with a long history of fruit production in Eastern Europe. The Aronia fruit is about the size of a large blueberry and comes in clusters of about 10 to 20, making them relatively easy to pick. A mature plant (about 7 to 8 years) can yield over 15 lbs., but they start fruiting (averaging 3 or 4 lbs of fruit per plant) within two growing seasons after planting.

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Blueberries

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Brambles

Brambles

Find information on bramble culture management, growing with high tunnels, weed, and pest identification and management, plus more.

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Strawberries

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Access a variety of information on commercial strawberry production including organic production, pest and weed management, frost and freeze prevention, and more.

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Organizations/University Resources

  • Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission, Small Fruit Portal

  • Hamby Lab

  • Maryland State Horticultural Society

  • Penn State University Extension Fruit

  • Cornell University - Resources for Commercial Berry Growers

  • New York State Berry Growers Association