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.

We have detected spotted wing drosophila adults in our traps at the Western Maryland Research and Education Center; therefore, spotted wing drosophila are likely active around the state.

Blueberry Update for Fruit Set

Presentations from the Western Maryland Regional Fruit Meeting

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

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.

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