Organic Management of Fire Blight in the Upper Midwest
Content Source: Organic Fruit Growers Association

Resource Explained
Produced by the Organic Fruit Growers Association and University of Wisconsin-Madison, this guide helps organic apple and pear growers manage fireblight — a major disease barrier in the region. Drawing on grower surveys and interviews, it covers resistant varieties, orchard layout, nitrogen management, pruning techniques, organic spray options, and predictive models for timing treatments.
Region
Midwest
Topic
Disease Management
Category
Tree and Vine Crops
Year Published
2023



