Grower focuses on one variety, one market
If fruit doesn’t meet gift grade quality, it may be left on the tree.
Honeycrisp: Grow it, then crop it
Although growers want to reap early returns from their Honeycrisp plantings, they need to let the trees grow first.
Choose the right rootstock for Honeycrisp
(Source: Dr. Terence Robinson, Cornell University) The ideal rootstock for Honeycrisp is one that promotes moderate tree vigor
Opal apple verified non-GMO
FirstFruits heads off confusion with a GMO-apple that might be approved.
Grafting workshop planned for early April
Gary Moulton (Courtesy WSU Snohomish County Extension) Washington State University is offering a tree fruit grafting class by
Rootstocks do fine in Washington
Differences in rootstock trial were due to yearly climate variation, not rootstocks.
Wine grape yields not affected by early leaf removal
Early leaf removal in white grape varieties has several benefits.
WSU announces drawing for WA 38 apple trees
Tom Auvil, research horticulturist with the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, is impressed with the condition of WA 38
New varieties stabilize the market
Consumers are buying more apples and paying more for them.
Managing crab apple diseases
Crab apple disease management starts in the orchard with pruning.