Information on Fruits
This page provides information on growing fruit in Kentucky, diseases affecting fruit, and specific species of fruit grown in Kentucky.
UK Libraries' Resources for UK Employees and Affiliates
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Academic Search CompleteMulti-disciplinary full-text database with more than 8,500 full-text periodicals, including more than 7,300 peer-reviewed journals. Indexes and abstracts more than 12,500 journals and a total of more than 13,200 publications including monographs, reports, and conference proceedings.
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Plant Management NetworkCooperative resource for the applied plant sciences. Includes searchable database comprised of web-based resource pages from the network's partner universities, companies, and associations.
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Web of Science Core CollectionWeb of Science Core Collection indexes primary journals and article citations in several databases spanning a wide range of disciplines.
General Fruit Growing
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Growing Fruit at Home in KentuckyProvides information on the steps to take before planting (deciding what to plant, etc.), planting, summer care, pruning and trimming fruit tress, harvest, and winterizing.
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Growing Peaches in KentuckyIntroduction information on growing peaches in Kentucky. Including site location, elevation, soil, time to plant, developing a plan, planting, and soil testing.
Berries
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Growing Highbush Blueberries in KentuckyProvide information on site selection, preparation, selection, planting, fertilization and nutrition, mulching, pollination, irrigation, pruning, harvesting and post-harvest handling, diseases (types, symptoms, etc.), and insect management.
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Organic BlueberriesIncludes information on marketing, marketing outlook, production considerations, economic considerations, and other resources.
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Growing Blackberries & Raspberries in KentuckyA introduction to growing blackberries and raspberries in Kentucky. Including the importance of irrigation, site selection and preparation, timing of different species, propagation, planting, pollination, soil management, fertilization, chemical weed control, pruning and trimming, cane removal, winter injury, harvesting, yields, marketing, and diseases.
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Strawberries in KentuckyIncludes information on planning, marketing, requirements for commercial production, selecting good plants, soil preparation (plowing, fertilization, etc.), planting, post-planting care (weeding, etc.), irrigation, mulching, pests, harvesting, renovation and after-harvest care of the field, and fall and spring nitrogen.
Grapes
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Growing Grapes in KentuckyIncludes topics such as Planning Your Commercial Grape Vineyard, Which Grapes to Grow, Grape Cultivar Research, Planting Grapes, Managing Your Vineyard, Controlling Diseases and Insects, Other Fruit Problems, Harvesting, and Resources for Grape Production.
Beans
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Snap BeansIncludes an introduction on snap beans, marketing, production considerations, economic considerations, and selected resources.
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Bean DiseasesProvides information on a variety of bean diseases; including: Bean Yellow Mosaic Virus, Stem and Root Rots, Anthracnose, Bacterial Blights, and Bean Rust.
Fruit Tree Management
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Midwest Tree Fruit Pest Management HandbookThe Midwest Tree Fruit Pest Management Handbook provides information on apples, pears, stone fruits, weed & wildlife management, pesticides management, and general orchard management.
Fruit Diseases
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Peach Fruit DiseasesIncludes information on Brown Rot, Peach Scab, Anthracnose, and Bacterial Spot.
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Shot Hole Disease (Coryneum blight)—Wilsonomyces carpophilusA University of California fact sheet about Shot hole disease.
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Disease and Insect Control Programs in KY Including Organic AlternativesProvides information on general practices topics on growing fruits disease resistant species. Organic pesticides are mention as well as safe practices.
Green Grapes
