Early evening observations on NY2 apple variety at the HVRL noted showed early green tip yesterday evening. Less then 50% of the buds showed green last evening. Predicted sunlight and moderate temperatures will likely push buds into more green through the weekend.
No leaf tissue was observed in Ginger Gold or Mac’s last evening.
Applications of oil and copper should begin before too much green tissue is exposed. Be conservative in oil applications with green tissue present during low temperature at or below freezing. The next 24h (Sunday morning) looks promising for management in early blocks ahead of the rain.
Green Tip of NY2 on 3.12.16Weekly Forecast 3.12.16Wind and Rain 48hr Forecast
About Peter J Jentsch
Peter J. Jentsch serves the mid-Hudson Valley pome fruit, grape and vegetable growers as the Senior Extension Associate in the Department of Entomology for Cornell University’s Hudson Valley Laboratory located in Highland, NY. He provides regional farmers with information on insect related research conducted on the laboratory’s 20-acre research farm for use in commercial and organic fruit and vegetable production.
Peter is a graduate of the University of Nebraska with a Masters degree in Entomology. He is presently focusing on invasive insect species, monitoring in the urban environment and commercial agricultural production systems throughout the state
