Publication 360 - Saskatoon Berry Calendar for Ontario

NOTE:

Extract of Publication 360, Fruit Production Recommendations , Order this publication

Table of Contents

1. Saskatoon Berry Calendar
   • Early bud break
   • Flower bud break
   • White tip
   • Bloom
   • Petal fall
   • Green fruit
2. Table 8-20. Products Used on Saskatoons
3. Pub 360 Chapter 8 - Berry - Saskatoon Berry Calendar - (Pdf format 43k)
4. Related Links
5. For more Information

Saskatoon Berry Calendar

Always consult the product label for suggested water volumes. Otherwise, use enough water to ensure thorough spray coverage.

Check Table 8-20. Products Used on Saskatoons, on page 173

**Page numbers refer to pages in Publication 360 - Fruit Production Recommendations**

Early bud break

Pest

• Saskatoon bud moth
• Fruit tree leafroller

Product and Rate/ha

• Superior 70 oil @ 20 L / in 1,000 L water

Comments

Apply in high water volume until all plant surfaces are coated. Do not apply in freezing weather or if frost is expected.

Learn more

• Notes on Saskatoon Berry Diseases and Insects
  • Saskatoon bud moth

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Flower bud break

Pest

• Saskatoon-juniper rust

Product and Rate/ha

• Funginex 190 EC @ 3.00 L

Comments

Make one application of Funginex, between flower bud break and white tip.

Learn more

• Notes on Saskatoon Berry Diseases and Insects
  • Saskatoon-juniper rust

Pest

• Entomosporium leaf and berry spot

Product and Rate/ha

• Funginex 190 EC @ 3.00 L
• Kumulus DF @ 7.50 kg

Comments

Make one application of Funginex, between flower bud break and white tip.

Apply Kumulus at flower bud break and repeat at 10 - 14 day intervals while disease risk persists. Do not apply if temperatures are over 27°C or leaf injury may result.

Learn more

• Notes on Saskatoon Berry Diseases and Insects
  • Entomosporium leaf and berry spot

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White tip

Pest

• Saskatoon-juniper rust
• Entomosporium leaf and berry spot

Product and Rate/ha

• Funginex 190 EC @ 3.00 L
• Topas 250 E @ 500 ml
• Mission 418 EC @ 300 ml

Comments

Do not apply Funginex again if application was made at bud break.

Apply in at least 200 L of water/ha.

Learn more

• Notes on Saskatoon Berry Diseases and Insects
  • Saskatoon-juniper rust
  • Entomosporium leaf and berry spot

Pest

• Entomosporium leaf and berry spot

Product and Rate/ha

• Kumuly DF @ 7.50 kg

Comments

Repeat at 10 - 14 day intervals while disease risk persists.

Learn more

• Notes on Saskatoon Berry Diseases and Insects
  • Entomosporium leaf and berry spot

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Bloom

Pest

• Powdery mildew

Product and Rate/ha

• Nova 40 W @ 113 g

Comments

Apply in 1,000 L water/ha. Spray until plants are dripping. Apply no more than 340 g/ha per season.

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Petal fall

Pest

• Saskatoon-juniper rust
• Entomosporium leaf and berry spot

Product and Rate/ha

• Topas 250 E @ 500 mL
• Mission 418 EC @ 300 mL

Comments

Apply in at least 200 L of water/ha

Learn more

• Notes on Saskatoon Berry Diseases and Insects
  • Saskatoon-juniper rust
  • Entomosporium leaf and berry spot

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Green fruit

Pest

• Powdery mildew

Product and Rate/ha

• Nova 40 W @ 113 g

Comments

Apply in 1,000 L water/ha. Spray until plants are dripping. Apply no more than 340 g/ha per season. Repeat application in 10 days if necessary. Maximum three applications per season.

Pest

• Saskatoon-juniper rust
• Entomosporium leaf and berry spot

Product and Rate/ha

• Topas 250 E @ 500 ml
• Mission 418 EC @ 300 ml

Comments

Apply in at least 200 L of water/ha.

Learn more

• Notes on Saskatoon Berry Diseases and Insects
  • Saskatoon-juniper rust
  • Entomosporium leaf and berry spot

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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

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