Blueberries

Pre-planting renovation and soil conditioning information for new vineyards and small fruit agriculture such as grapes, strawberries, and blueberries.

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

A variety of information on commercial blueberry 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.

Presentations from the Western Maryland Regional Fruit Meeting

A few blueberry and cherry growers in central Maryland have reported fruit damage to their crop from Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) this week. If you grow any small fruit such as blueberries, cherries, blackberries, raspberries it would be best if you check these crops for the presence of SWD.

Most blueberry cultivars here in Maryland bloomed and green fruit are developing. Now is the time when a variety of pathogens and pest will begin to take up residence in your field which can harm your developing crop. It is important to perform routine scouting throughout your farm and make sure that you’re not seeing symptoms of some of the common pests and pathogens. Below is a description of several of the most common diseases and pests you may find at this time in your blueberries.

Sample Collection & Preparation for Perennial Fruit Crops