Publication 360, Fruit Production
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Excerpt from Publication 360, Fruit Production
Recommendations 2010-11,
Order this
publication
Table
of Contents
- Pink bud
- Other Blueberry Calendar Sections
- Dormant (late winter)
- Early Spring, prior to bud break
- Bud swell to pink bud
- Green tip
- First bloom
- Petal fall
- Green fruit
- Fruit ripening
- Other Information on Blueberries
- Blueberry Calendar PDF 190 KB
- Pub 360 Chapter 5, Berry Crops - (PDF 364 kb)
- Related Links
Anthracnose
fruit rot or Phomopsis stem canker (Pink bud)
Apply fungicides to prevent twig blights and reduce overwintering inoculum.
- Materials: Apply one of;
- Cabrio EG @ 1.00 kg/ha
- Pristine WG @ 1.3-1.6 kg/ha
- Bravo 500 @ 7.20 L/ha
- Allegro 500 F @2.24 L/ha
- Comments: Pristine: Use 1.6 kg/ha for phomopsis stem canker.Pristine and Cabrio: Both include active ingredients in the same fungicide group. Use a maximum of two consecutive applications, then alternate with fungicides from different families. Bravo: Will also control alternaria fruit rot. Allegro: Provides suppression rather than control. See Table 2-6. Efficacy Ratings for Pesticides.
- Learn more:
Precautions
Consult the product label for suggested
water volumes. For mature highbush blueberries, use 700-1,000 L of water
per ha unless otherwise noted on the label.
Products are listed according to insecticide
and fungicide family groups. Use products from different groups to prevent
the development of pest resistance. For resistance management, refer
to Pest Resistance to
Insecticides, Fungicides, Miticides.
For preharvest interval, re-entry period, maximum number of applications and chemical group, see Table 5-9. Products Used on Blueberries.
Related Links
- OMAFRA Berry Crops Index Page
- Notes on Blueberry Diseases and Insects
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Pesticide Application and Safety
- Pesticide Companies and Agents
- Search the PMRA website
- Ontario Minor Use Program
- OMAFRA Publication 505: Ontario Weeds
- OMAFRA Publication 75: Guide To Weed Control: Berry Crops
- OMAFRA Publication 360: Fruit Production Recommendations
For more information:
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| Author: | OMAFRA Staff |
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| Creation Date: | 01 June 2008 |
| Last Reviewed: | 11 August 2010 |