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New Alternatives Fruit Crops for Western Washington<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nMany of the alternative fruit crops presented in this bulletin were initially tested for suitability to the home grower. There are several questions to be answered when looking for new crops that have the potential to be profitable; this bulletin will help answer some of those questions.\u00a0Washington State University, January 2006<\/em><\/p>\n

Nutrient Disorders in Tree Fruits<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nNutritional problems often can be diagnosed by the appearance and status of the plant, its blossoms, flowers, or fruits.\u00a0A Pacific Northwest Extension Publication, February 1994<\/em><\/p>\n

Orchard Soil Sampling<\/a><\/strong>
\nSoil characteristics such as pH, nutrient levels, and salts are important in managing orchards and establishing new ones.\u00a0Washington State University Extension, January 1991<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Apples<\/h3>\n

Pruning Apple Trees: Basic Concepts Video<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis DVD follows a tree fruit specialist who prunes a dormant tree and revisits it in subsequent seasons. Topics covered include fruiting habit, apical dominance, branch spreading, and use of thinning and heading cuts in pruning your orchard. 24 Minutes, English & Spanish.\u00a0Washington State University, January 1989<\/em><\/p>\n

Growing Jonagold in Western Washington<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis new apple is gaining popularity in cooler western Washington climates. Researchers offer helpful guidelines on nutrition and culture for best results. Evaluation of different strains, pollination requirements, site selection, training, pruning, pest control, thinning, and harvest are covered.Washington State University, September 1995<\/em><\/p>\n

Apple Scab<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nApple scab is a fungal disease that is most common in areas of high rainfall and relative humidity. Spots and lesions develop on leaves and fruit. Illustrations identify symptoms and describe the fungus life cycle, while tables provide detail susceptible conditions and cultivars. Control consists of sprays and proper culture. Color photos\u00a0Washington State University, December 2005<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Stone Fruit<\/h3>\n

Choosing Pear Rootstocks for the Pacific Northwest<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nBoth seed derived and clonal rootstocks are reviewed for their susceptibility to pear decline, fire blight, cold damage, root aphids, and iron chlorosis. Climate and soil conditions are noted.\u00a0Washington State University, January 1995<\/em><\/p>\n

Brown Rot of Stone Fruits<\/strong><\/a>
\nThis disease can destroy blossoms, fruit, and stems of peaches, plums, cherries, and apricots. Symptoms include brown rot cankers and mummified fruit. Control involves sanitation and fungicides.\u00a0Washington State University, October 1996<\/em><\/p>\n

Cherry Training Systems: Selection and Development<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nAuthor discusses training system options, and provides pruning and training techniques for the first and subsequent seasons in text and diagrams.\u00a0Washington State University, 2001<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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