Publication 360, Fruit Production Recommendations:
Saskatoon Berry Calendar - Bloom

Table of Contents

1. Bloom
   • Powdery mildew
• Precautions
2. Other Saskatoon Berry Calendar Sections
• Early bud break
• Flower bud break
• White tip
• Petal fall
• Green fruit
• After Harvest
3. Other Information on Saskatoon Berries
   • Table 5-17. Products Used on Saskatoon Berries
   • Notes on Saskatoon Berry Diseases and Insects
4. Saskatoon Berry Calendar PDF 168 kb
5. Pub 360, Chapter 5, Berry Crops - PDF 364 kb
6. Related Links

Powdery mildew (Bloom)

• Materials: Nova 40 W @ 113 g/ha
• Comments: Apply before disease symptoms develop. Apply in 1,000 L water per ha, until plants are dripping. Repeat application in 10 days if necessary. Apply no more than 340 g/ha per season. This product is in the same fungicide group as Topas, Mission and Funginex, and should be used in alternation with products from other groups for entomosporium leaf and berry spot control.

Precautions

Read the product label and follow all safety precautions.
Always consult the product label for suggested water volumes. Otherwise, use enough water to ensure thorough spray coverage.

Products are listed according to insecticide and fungicide family groups. Use products from different groups to help prevent 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 5-17. Products Used on Saskatoon Berries.

Related Links

• Notes on Saskatoon Berry Diseases and Insects
• OMAFRA Berry Index Page
• 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