Growing Peaches in North Carolina
The peach, Prunus persica (L.) Batsch, is native to China. From China, peaches were introduced to Persia, Greece, and temperate European countries including Italy, Spain, and France. Peaches were introduced to the southeastern United States more ... [... more]
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Part 1: Planning Before Planting
Growing tree fruit in the home garden or yard can be a rewarding pastime. However, careful planning, preparation, and care of the trees are essential for success. This publication tells you what to consider before planting, how to plant your ... [... more]
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Managing Pests and Diseases
For many generations, pecans have been grown on family homesteads in North Carolina as part of a means for survival. Today, pecans are still grown in North Carolina, for income and enjoyment, predominately in the southeastern part of the state. ... [... more]
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FDIN009 - Stem Blight of Blueberry
Blueberry stem blight, caused by the fungus Botryosphaeria dothidea, is the primary disease limiting establishment of blueberry plantings in southeastern NC. Both highbush and rabbiteye cultivars are susceptible to this disease, which enters the ... [... more]
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FDIN010 - Twig Blight of Blueberry
Twig blight is a fungal disease which causes a dieback of fruit-bearing twigs on highbush and rabbiteye blueberry bushes. Yield losses as high as 70% have been recorded on susceptible varieties when fungicidal sprays are not used. ... [... more]
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FDIN002 Disease and Insect Management in the Home Orchard
Use person al protective equipment such as clothing, gloves, and a respirator as recommended on the product label. Mix fresh spray for each application. Do not save spray mixture for the next application. This is not only unsafe, but the ... [... more]
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FD07 - FIG DISEASES IN NORTH CAROLINA
Figs are grown by numerous homeowners, particularly in the eastern part of the state. Generally, figs are relatively free of disease. In most instances when diseases occur, they are associated with soil-related problems or climatic conditions ... [... more]
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FDIN012 - Muscadine Grape Diseases and Their Control
The muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia) is a native grape species found in the southeastern United States. It grows wild throughout North Carolina and will survive in areas where other grape species will not. The fruit is generally harvested as ... [... more]
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Wood or Heart Rots
Pecan trees are widely grown in North Carolina both for shade and nuts. Pecan trees have several disease problems which reduce both the shade value and the nut crop but seldom kill a tree. These diseases are difficult for the homeowner to control ... [... more]
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Grape Root Borer
Grape Root Borer Vitacea polistiformis (Harris) Lepidoptera: Aegeriidae The grape root borer is a native species belonging to a family of insects known as the clear-winged moths. Other members of this family which are well known are the peach ... [... more]
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STRAWBERRY SAP BEETLES AND THEIR MANAGEMENT
Cleoptera: Nitidulidae, strawberry sap beetle, Stelidota geminata (Say) and picnic beetles, Clishchrochilus quadrisignatus or fasciatus. Problems with sap beetles in strawberry fields have been reported over the years and they appear to be on the ... [... more]
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THE ASIAN AMBROSIA BEETLE
An insect pest of fruit, nut and woody ornamental trees is causing significant damage. throughout North Carolina. DAMAGE: Female beetles bore into stems and young trees. Visible symptoms include wilted foliage and strings of boring dust from ... [... more]
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