Publication 360, Fruit Production Recommendations:
Saskatoon Berry Calendar - White tip

Table of Contents

1. White tip
   • Saskatoon-juniper rust
   • Entomosporium leaf and berry spot
   • Precautions
2. Other Saskatoon Berry Calendar Sections
   • Early bud break
   • Flower bud break
   • Bloom
   • 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

Saskatoon-juniper rust (White tip)

• Materials: Apply one of;
  • Funginex DC @ 3.0 L/ha
  • Topas 250 E @ 500 mL/ha or Mission 418 EC @ 300 mL/ha
  • Pristine WG @ 1.6 kg/ha
• Comments: For resistance management alternate products from different fungicide groups.
  Funginex: Do not apply Funginex again if application was made at bud break.
• Learn more:
  • Notes on Saskatoon Berry Diseases and Insects
    • Saskatoon-juniper rust

  
  

Entomosporium leaf and berry spot (White tip)

• Materials: Apply one of;
  • Funginex DC @ 3.0 L/ha
  • Topas 250 E @ 500 mL/ha or Mission 418 EC @ 300mL/ha
  • Kumulus DF @ 7.5 kg/ha
  • Switch 62.5 WG @ 775-975 kg/ha
  • Pristine WG @ 1.6 kg/ha
• Comments: Repeat at 10-14 day intervals while disease risk persists. For resistance management alternate products from different fungicide groups.
  Funginex: Do not apply again if application was made at bud break.
• Learn more:
  • Notes on Saskatoon Berry Diseases and Insects
    • Entomosporium leaf and berry spot

  
  

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