Organic growers also use biological fungicides derived from naturally occurring microorganisms: When applied to stone fruit trees, Bacillus subtilis creates a protective barrier on the plant surface, ...

Select varieties that will succeed better under organic farming methods. For perennial fruit and most vegetable crops ... and the use of resistant varieties. Fungicides can be used as well, but for ...

Additionally, spraying the tree with an organic copper-based fungicide can help to prevent the spread of the disease. Another common disease that affects peach trees is brown rot, which causes the ...

While you're preparing your fruit trees for winter, don't forget about the rest of your garden. Discover 5 household items ...

Growing fruit in a backyard or home orchard can be rewarding or can be very frustrating, depending on disease and insect pests that may be present. While it is tempting to plant fruit trees and not ..

While baking soda works as a natural fungicide, it’s a temporary solution, as mushrooms may return when moisture and shade conditions reappear, said Tammy Sons, founder and CEO of TN Nursery in ...

We show you how to get started. The most commonly planted fruit trees are apple trees but you don't always have to follow convention. Pear, plum, fig and medlar trees can also produce good results.

Dead and broken branches may be pruned from trees with heavier pruning to be done when more leaves have dropped. (The winter ...

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Oct. 30, 2024 — Research provides a deeper understanding of precisely what is happening in organic solar cells as light is converted into electricity. Researchers developed a new method which ...

Did your apricots or peaches have crusty spots or “freckles” on their skins this summer? If so, you may have been seeing the ...

Our program seeks to identify and address the diverse educational and technical resource needs of certified organic and transitioning to organic farmers through one-on-one technical support and formal ...