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Introduction A disease can be described as any change from the normal condition of plants, which detract from their appearance, or make them less useful…

Provided below is a list of pesticide related resources for tree fruit horticulture grouped by topic. The links include information about Worker Safety, Maximum Residue Levels…

Harvest timing for tree fruit crops varies based on the fruit type and variety. Various fruit maturity-testing methods are used to help determine when fruit…

Pear Maturity and Harvest Asian pears can be harvested near ripe and sold immediately for the fresh market. However, most European pears grown in the…

Sweet Cherry Maturity and Harvest For growers, harvest timing is a balancing act between skin color, size, and flavor. Harvesting too early results in small…

Knowing when to harvest apples is critical not only for planning a labor schedule, but also for making decisions about whether the fruit will be…

Tree fruit is harvested, placed undercover or in the shade, and then transported to packinghouses as soon as possible after harvest. Apples and pears are…

Fruit trees grown in Washington state are frequently exposed to environmental stresses that impact their health and production. During the summer, solar radiation levels are…

This section of our Tree Fruit Website contains educational and informational video resources related to tree fruit production. Expert Presentations by WSU and visiting scientists,…

Central Washington’s dry climate with hot sunny days and cool autumn nights are ideal for growing tree fruit crops. Just as apples, pears, sweet cherries…