Highbush blueberry, a native of North America, grows 6 to 12 feet tall and is the major blueberry-producing species in ...

The Romanian blueberry industry is adopting new technologies to increase the fruit's yields and quality and expand its ...

A new North Carolina State University study pinpoints the worldwide spread of a fungus that taints blueberry plants with powdery mildew, a disease that reduces blueberry yield and encourages the ...

This highlights how the global plant trade can inadvertently introduce harmful pathogens to new regions. Powdery mildew has a significant economic impact on the blueberry industry, costing between $47 ...

Many of those fresh blueberries you buy at the grocery store are grown right on the grounds of St. Helena Island. But after a cold snap and snow almost risked the lifespan of one Lowcountry farm’s ...

A new North Carolina State University study pinpoints the worldwide spread of a fungus that taints blueberry plants with powdery mildew, a disease that reduces blueberry yield and encourages the ...

Western Oregon: Prune fall-bearing raspberries (in late-February or early-March). Plant windowsill container garden of herbs ...

A new tool now helps farmers identify and manage the disease. A new study from North Carolina State University has traced the global spread of a fungus that causes powdery mildew in blueberry plants—a ...

This new growth indicates the root system has acclimated itself to the site ... After the fifth year, production increases to 10 or more pints if the plant is very vigorous. Blueberry plants for home ...

While February is a great month for pruning, that will also be affected by weather. The weather can dictate when plants begin breaking dormancy. Too many days with 50- to 60-degree temperatures can ...