Category: Tree Fruits

Asian Pear

Pear trees, both European and Asian types, are particularly difficult, as fire blight can reduce yields or even kill trees. Proper fruit thinning is essential for quality, and wildlife often consumes low-hanging fruit before harvest. Gardeners should consider the time, budget, and effort required before planting these crops.

Peaches & Nectarines

Despite being a top peach-producing state, South Carolina growers face significant challenges. Diseases like brown rot and pests such as scale demand intensive management. Peaches also require annual pruning and fruit thinning for quality production. Additionally, selecting the right varieties is difficult, as chilling hour requirements can fluctuate greatly each year.

Peach Diseases

Growing quality peaches in the home garden can be very rewarding but challenging unless a rigid pest and disease control program is maintained. This publication focuses just on disease issues....

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