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Orchard insect pests: biology, points of vulnerability, trap thresholds, spray specifics, natural predators, ecosystem balance.
Re: leaves on new growth curling under, turning brown - 2 years ago
I'm seeing quite a bit of damage to foliage over the last several weeks that I had independently suspected was PLH, probably in combination with aphid damage. What is the prognosis for a young orchard being swarmed by these critters and what can / should be done about it? My default response since I planted last year has been "strategic patience" - try not to panic, just observe whby Jon O'Donnell - Bug by Bug
SWD implications for new berry patch - 3 years ago
Starting to plan / prep for the next phase of my orchard / garden which will be going in spring 2018. Major portion of the planting will be berries - raspberries, blueberries, currant, etc. Given the introduction and spread of SWD, and the problems even conventional growers seem to be having with it, (i) is it even worth at this point trying to grow soft berries? (ii) are there cultural pracby Jon O'Donnell - Brambles
Re: Tree Settling - 3 years ago
This is really great feedback. Thanks for taking the time to post it. I'm going to measure each graft and use a combination of methods above this spring depending upon the severity if the problem.by Jon O'Donnell - Starting an Orchard
Re: Tree Settling - 3 years ago
Hello - given this didn't garner any replies, I figured either (I) it was a bad question; or (ii) everyone was busy with the harvest. So I figured I'd give it another shot now that we're in the dead of winter. If it was the former, apologies in advance for cluttering the site.by Jon O'Donnell - Starting an Orchard
Re: Tree Settling - 3 years ago
Hello everyone - first post here although I've been reading and re-reading this and other similar forums as well as michael's two very helpful books for several years. Thanks to everyone for sharing your experience. I have the inverse problem. I planted a small orchard of ~30 heirloom desert and cider apples this past spring (April 2016). Hudson River valley zone 5b. Very well drained gravelby Jon O'Donnell - Starting an Orchard