Tree Fruit News Sept 2020

To date, Ambrosia maturity has largely been determined by starch index. The general recommendation is to start harvest at a starch of 2.6 and finish by 4.4 on the Cornell starch chart.

This video is a recording of the webinar “The Role of Dendrometers for Irrigation Management in Apple” presenting information on the types and uses of dendrometer sensors and the data they collect. Includes discussion on…

“Pear Rootstocks & Systems Virtual Field Tour” webinar recording featuring the pre-recorded demonstrations, live presentations of research results, and live Q&A sessions with presenters and webinar attendees.

WSU’s Dr. Stefano Musacchi gives a virtual tour of his quince-Bartlett rootstock trial and discusses the research results and which combinations show the most promise for commercial orchards.

WSU’s Dr. Stefano Musacchi gives a virtual tour of his quince-Anjou rootstock trial discussing the research results and which combinations show the most promise for commercial orchards.

WTFRC’s Tory Schmidt hosts this virtual tour of the Stemilt pear block that utilizes the bi-axis technique.

It’s T minus 50-60 days before WA 38/Cosmic Crisp® harvest season begins. Color and size are coming on and there is great anticipation for a sizable crop of premium fruit. Our WA 38 team has scheduled…