PPFS-GEN-17: Cleaning and Disinfecting Home Garden Tools and Equipment

Kara Back, Nicole Gauthier, Kimberly Leonberger | June 26, 2020 (New)

Dirty tools, containers, and surfaces come as no surprise to home gardeners (Figure 1). Rinsing with water to remove obvious soil or plant residues is a common practice. However, this type of basic cleaning can fail to remove microscopic plant pathogens that can remain on surfaces. Tools, containers, shoes, and surfaces should also be disinfected to remove fungal, bacterial, and viral plant pathogens to prevent transmission to healthy plants.

PPFS-FR-S-30: Cultural Calendar for Commercial Strawberry Production

Ric Bessin, Nicole Gauthier, Kimberly Leonberger, Matthew Springer, John Strang, Shawn Wright | May 27, 2020 (New)

Inegrated pest management (IPM) includes the combination of biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in efforts to manage diseases and pests while minimizing risks associated with pesticides. Cultural practices are an integral part of an IPM program and should be incorporated into all commercial systems whether large or small, conventional or organic. This publication provides recommended practices at approximate growth stages and/or production periods. However, these timelines are approximate and may require adjustment for particular conditions. Growers who encounter situations that may not align with suggestions here should contact their county Extension office for assistance.

PPFS-FR-S-29: Cultural Calendar for Commercial Blueberry Production

Ric Bessin, Nicole Gauthier, Kimberly Leonberger, Matthew Springer, John Strang, Shawn Wright | May 12, 2020 (New)

Inegrated pest management (IPM) includes the combination of biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in efforts to manage diseases and pests while minimizing risks associated with pesticides. Cultural practices are an integral part of an IPM program and should be incorporated into all commercial systems whether large or small, conventional or organic. This publication provides recommended practices at approximate growth stages and/or production periods. However, these timelines are approximate and may require adjustment for particular conditions. Growers who encounter situations that may not align with suggestions here should contact their county Extension office for assistance.

PPFS-FR-S-28: Cultural Calendar for Commercial Brambles Production

Ric Bessin, Nicole Gauthier, Kimberly Leonberger, Matthew Springer, John Strang, Shawn Wright | May 8, 2020 (New)

Inegrated pest management (IPM) includes the combination of biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in efforts to manage diseases and pests while minimizing risks associated with pesticides. Cultural practices are an integral part of an IPM program and should be incorporated into all commercial systems whether large or small, conventional or organic. This publication provides recommended practices at approximate growth stages and/or production periods. However, these timelines are approximate and may require adjustment for particular conditions. Growers who encounter situations that may not align with suggestions here should contact their county Extension office for assistance.

PPFS-FR-S-27: Cultural Calendar for Commercial Grape Production

Daniel Becker, Ric Bessin, Nicole Gauthier, Kimberly Leonberger, Matthew Springer, John Strang, Patsy Wilson, Shawn Wright | March 9, 2020 (Major Revision)

Inegrated pest management (IPM) includes the combination of biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in efforts to manage diseases and pests while minimizing risks associated with pesticides. Cultural practices are an integral part of an IPM program and should be incorporated into all commercial systems whether large or small, conventional or organic. This publication provides recommended practices at approximate growth stages and/or production periods. However, these timelines are approximate and may require adjustment for particular conditions. Growers who encounter situations that may not align with suggestions here should contact their county Extension office for assistance.

PPFS-FR-T-25: Cultural Calendar for Commercial Apple Production

Ric Bessin, Kimberly Leonberger, Matthew Springer, John Strang, Nicole Gauthier, Shawn Wright | August 1, 2019 (New)

egrated pest management (IPM) includes the combination of biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in efforts to manage diseases and pests while minimizing risks associated with pesticides. Cultural practices are an integral part of an IPM program and should be incorporated into all commercial systems whether large or small, conventional or organic. This publication provides recommended practices at approximate growth stages and/or production periods. However, these timelines are approximate and may require adjustment for particular conditions. Growers who encounter situations that may not align with suggestions here should contact their county Extension office for assistance. Extension offices can also provide updated pest management recommendations. This cultural guide serves as a supplement to published spray guides and scouting guides.

PPFS-FR-T-26: Cultural Calendar for Commercial Peach Production

Ric Bessin, Kimberly Leonberger, Matthew Springer, John Strang, Nicole Gauthier, Shawn Wright | August 1, 2019 (New)

Integrated pest management (IPM) includes the combination of biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in efforts to manage diseases and pests while minimizing risks associated with pesticides. Cultural practices are an integral part of an IPM program and should be incorporated into all commercial systems whether large or small, conventional or organic. This publication provides recommended practices at approximate growth stages and/or production periods. However, these timelines are approximate and may require adjustment for particular conditions. Growers who encounter situations that may not align with suggestions here should contact their county Extension office for assistance. Extension offices can also provide updated pest management recommendations. This cultural guide serves as a supplement to published spray guides and scouting guides.

PPFS-FR-T-24: Bitter Rot of Apple

Kimberly Leonberger, Madison McCulloch, Nicole Gauthier | August 1, 2019 (New)

Bitter rot is the most common fruit rot of apple in Kentucky. Trees in both commercial and residential plantings can suffer devastating losses. Growers consider bitter rot the most important fruit rot and the second most destructive disease in Kentucky apple orchards. Yield losses can range from 10% to 100%.

PPFS-FR-T-21: Backyard Apple and Pear Disease, Pest, and Cultural Practices Calendar

Ric Bessin, Kimberly Leonberger, John Strang, Nicole Gauthier, Shawn Wright | July 1, 2019 (Reviewed)

Backyard apple production requires a proactive approach to disease, insect, and weed management. Preventative practices are recommended to minimize inputs. While intensive culture may result in the highest quality fruit, reduced inputs can result in acceptable fruit with minor crop losses or aesthetic maladies. This guide focuses on preventative cultural practices with options of low-input pesticide applications. Refer to the homeowner fruit spray guide (ID-21) for a more complete pesticide spray schedule.

PPFS-FR-T-22: Backyard Peach and Stone Fruit Disease, Pest, and Cultural Practices Calendar

Ric Bessin, Kimberly Leonberger, John Strang, Nicole Gauthier, Shawn Wright | July 1, 2019 (Reviewed)

Backyard stone fruit (peach, nectarine, plum, and cherry) production requires a proactive approach to disease, insect, and weed management. Preventative practices are recommended to minimize inputs. This guide focuses on preventative cultural practices with options of low-input pesticide applications. Refer to the homeowner fruit spray guide (ID-21) for a more complete pesticide spray schedule.