Apple Growers Say Calcium Deficiencies Still a Challenge With ‘Honeycrisp’

While there is no simple solution to improving uptake of the nutrient, ‘Honeycrisp’ growers have various options.

Featuring a pink blush over a yellow background, ‘WA 64’ combines qualities of two popular selections for a firm, sweet, and tart bite.

Study indicates rootstocks matter — some more than others, like B.10 rootstock — in the control of troublesome disorder.

The compounds create new xylem; calcium deficiencies offset.

Where ‘Honeycrisp’ is involved, the best applications are those made between 10 and 30 days after full bloom.

Root-2-Fruit researchers identify the ideal rootstocks for the bitter pit-prone variety.

No matter how you slice it, this farm in the PNW is a success story.

Washington growers seek to avoid planting costs, but is the decision shortsighted?

Studies at Michigan State University seek to find out.

And because rootstocks vary in shoot length and other factors, some fare better than others at preventing the disorder in popular apple variety.

New University of Minnesota variety, notable for its disease resistance, is the product of a ‘Honeycrisp’ cross.

Growers might be hurting retail sales in their quest for the next ‘Honeycrisp.’ And now come the footsteps of the 800-pound gorilla, ‘Cosmic Crisp.’

Using plant growth regulator products can help spread out harvest times and minimize preharvest drop during a very busy fall.

Latest award winners Bill and John Borton are shining examples of how hard work pays off.

European style orchard plantings, new planting techniques, multileaders, and precision apple thinning are all topics during the International Fruit Tree Association’s summer tour in Ontario.

Wild weather and the fight over fungicides among hot topics during International Fruit Tree Association Summer Tour in Canada.

This harvest season, Pennsylvania ‘Honeycrisp’ growers will test a new model developed by Penn State researchers.

While availability is widespread in the states, the popular pome fruit is a managed variety for Kiwis.

C&O Nursery in Wenatchee, WA, highlights sweet cherry varieties as well.