Category: Strawberries
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Weekly Field Update – 10/17/22
Check out the new rainfall calculator on the Clemson Weather website. This feature calculates the amount of rainfall received in a particular location over a specified time. Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week’s Question of the Week, and check back on Thursday for the answer! Coastal Region […]
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Tissue Sampling Strawberries
Now is the time to tissue sample strawberries to make sure we are supplying adequate nutrients to maximize yield and berry quality. Tissue sample regularly now through the end of harvest. Check out the video below on how collect your sample. Sample forms can be accessed here.
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Captan Could Be Scarce in 2021
From Clemson Fruit Pathologist Dr. Guido Schnabel and UGA Fruit Pathologist Dr. Phil Brannen. Unfortunately, there appears to be a shortage of Captan products this year. For our fruit crop producers this may result in a change of strategy if and when reserves run out. Strawberry growers fortunately have the option to use Thiram for […]
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Strawberry Harvest 2019
Strawberries are coming in now and are looking great. Spider mites are showing up in some fields, so keep an eye out when scouting. The rain and cloudy weather over the next few days is going to affect the taste of the berries. Botrytis loves this type of weather as well, so stay on top […]
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