Blackberries

A variety of information on commercial Bramble production including organic production, pest and weed management, frost and freeze prevention, and more.

Multi-small fruit spray program for the control of major small fruit pests and diseases.

About two weeks ago I heard some reports of possible damage caused by broad mites Polyphagotarsonemus latus in caneberries in the mid-Atlantic region. So I ventured out and looked at several raspberry and blackberry growing operations in Maryland. I found one farm with a light to moderate infestation of broad mites in their raspberries. This operation was relatively small consisting of a little more than a ¼ acre or so of caneberries.

Sample Collection & Preparation for Perennial Fruit Crops