Finding the
The response of grapevines to crop load management varies substantially from year to year and between varieties and sites, which
In the Box
Dear Good Fruit Grower: I read with interest the article about carbon credits ("Carbon credits require proof," February 15, 2009,
The ABCs of bees
Eric OlsonPollination is one of the most important factors in a good fruit crop. The information in these articles is
Is your orchard bee friendly?
The number of hives needed to pollinate a tree fruit crop depends on the species of tree, the density of
Overcoming poor fruit set
Researchers are trying to unlock the secrets of fruit set in Regina. The Regina sweet cherry cultivar has been widely
Fruit set fundamentals
Examples of cherry cultivar compatibility. The blue pistils (stigma, style, and ovary) are Bing maternal tissue. Yellow circles are the
The nibble approach to thinners
There's more to chemical thinning agents than just their value in adjusting crop load to grow bigger fruit. Thinners are
Using postbloom thinners
Dr. Duane Greene of the University of Massachusetts provided a brief overview of postbloom thinners and their benefits during tree
Predicting thinning response
Chemical thinning is often like a roll of dice, with weather and tree sensitivity variables affecting the outcome. But in
Optimum size for Gala
Cornell University's Dr. Terence Robinson, based on years of apple thinning research, has developed practical suggestions for New York growers