Fruit – Page 5 – Homestead on the Range

October 26, 2016July 28, 2021 hsotr The Garden

Powdery Mildew

Powdery mildew is caused by one of the most common fungi that plague gardens. The disease can attack a wide range of plants.

October 19, 2016July 28, 2021 hsotr The Garden

Pierce’s Disease

Pierce's disease (PD) is a bacterial disease of grapes named for Newton Pierce, who described the disease in 1892. The bacterium species is Xylella fastidiosa.

October 18, 2016July 28, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Brix: How Do We Measure It?

The reading displayed on the refractometer is actually not a true measurement of the sugar dissolved in the substance being tested.

October 12, 2016July 28, 2021 hsotr The Garden

Phytophthora Blight

Phytophthora blight, also known as late blight, is a fungal disease caused by several species of the genus Phytophthora.

October 11, 2016July 29, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Brix: What is It?

Brix is a measure of the sugar content of a plant or other substance. Brix expresses the weight of dissolved sugar as a percentage of the weight of the entire solution.

October 5, 2016 hsotr The Garden

Peach leaf curl is a common disease caused by the fungus Taphrina deformans. Besides peaches, susceptible plants include nectarines and almonds. The peach leaf curl fungus spends the winter in the bark and buds of its hosts. It enters new buds as they begin to swell and open in the spring, spread by rain and … Continue reading Peach Leaf Curl

September 28, 2016July 30, 2021 hsotr The Garden

Growth Cracks

Fortunately, this problem is structural in nature, and therefore will not cause an epidemic.

September 21, 2016 hsotr The Garden

Fusarium Wilt

Fusarium wilt is a disease common to the southeastern United States. It is caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum and affects numerous garden plants, including vegetables, small fruits, and flowers. The most susceptible host species include: Tomatoes.Sweet potatoes.Cucumbers.Watermelons. The disease is spread through infected soil. Once it is introduced, it is nearly impossible to get … Continue reading Fusarium Wilt

September 14, 2016July 30, 2021 hsotr The Garden

Fire Blight

Fire blight, found across North America, is a disease to be reckoned with. Caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora, this blight affects pears, apples, cane fruits, roses, and more.

August 31, 2016July 30, 2021 hsotr The Garden

Downy Mildew

Downy mildew is caused by parasitic fungi of the family Peronosporaceae, a group of water molds. The resulting disease is quite common in humid climates.