Resources by Jayesh Samtani
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A Longer Marketing Life for Blackberry and Raspberry Fruit | Caneberries, which include blackberries and raspberries,
must be picked when the berries are ripe or
nearly ripe to ensure quality. Their thin fruit skin, high
respiration rate, and high ethylene production make
these berries extremely susceptible to postharvest
losses. Although both raspberries and blackberries are
considered “soft” fruits, raspberries are slightly more
perishable in nature. The raspberry fruit is susceptible
to greater moisture loss and fungal infection because
of its lack of an outer protective covering (cuticle) and
the fact that the raspberry fruit is left with a cavity in
the center when detached from the plant. |
Dec 7, 2020 | 423-701 (SPES-272P) | ||
Small Fruit in the Home Garden | As a general rule, plant selection and production area
in a home garden should be limited to what you can
properly care for. It is better to have a small, welltended
planting area rather than a large, neglected
one. Small fruits offer certain advantages over fruit
trees for home culture because small fruits require
less space for the amount of fruit produced, and they
bear fruit one or two years after planting. Success with
small-fruit planting will depend on the attention given
to all phases of production, including crop and variety
selection, site selection, soil management, fertilization,
pruning, and pest management. |
May 5, 2022 | 426-840 (SPES-399P) | ||
Supermarkets as Alternative Market Outlets for Virginia-Grown Berries | Virginia consumers are increasingly interested in purchasing locally grown berries such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. This demand has piqued Virginia growers’ interest in berry crops as a potential specialty product. Nearly two-thirds of Virginia’s berry crop producers sell through direct markets such as pick-your-own operations, roadside stands, farmers markets, and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs. Some producers are also interested in selling to alternative markets such as supermarkets. This publication assesses the potential demand for berry crops among supermarkets in Virginia and examines the requirements producers must adhere to in order to successfully sell to supermarkets. |
Oct 16, 2024 | 448-508 (SPES-623NP) | ||
2024/2025 Mid-Atlantic Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations | This guide lists vegetable varieties that are available and are adapted to the mid-Atlantic region, gives an overview of cultural practices, and list chemicals recommended to manage pests, diseases and weeds in vegetable crops. New varieties of vegetables are constantly being developed throughout the world. While all efforts are made to have comprehensive lists, not all varieties that are adapted will be listed. |
Feb 8, 2024 | 456-420 (SPES-586P) | ||
Cyclamen Mite in Virginia Strawberries | Oct 13, 2021 | ENTO-451NP | |||
Evaluation of Blackberry Varieties in Virginia | May 6, 2022 | HORT-226P (SPES-400P) | |||
Mixed Infection of Strawberry Mottle Virus and Strawberry Mild Yellow Edge Virus in the Southeastern United States | Apr 17, 2023 | HORT 268P (SPES-488P) | |||
Shoppers Guide for Berry Plants in the Mid-Atlantic and the Carolinas | Apr 5, 2023 | HORT-270NP (SPES-481NP) | |||
Weed Management in Small Fruit Crops | For small fruit growers, weed management is one of the greatest challenges they will face to successfully grow these crops. Factors such as climate, new weed species, weed species shifts, and years of agricultural activity have come together to select for weed species that are aggressive and persistent. Without management, weeds compete with crops for light, nutrients, and water, resulting in reduced vegetative growth of the crop plant, poor fruit quality and lower yield. Stressed crops are also more susceptible to disease and insect infestations, while excessive weed growth itself creates higher humidity in the crop foliage, enhancing disease spread and inviting unwanted insects. Weed management principles for the perennial small fruit crops are similar, with the exception of strawberries in the annual system. Grapes, brambles, blueberries and matted row strawberries are considered permanent plantings in which weed management must be addressed throughout the life of the planting. When compared to annual crops, perennial culture is a greater challenge, as weeds need to be managed through all seasons and perennial weed species increase in numbers and diversity. Understanding seasonal weed thresholds, and integrating cultural and chemical management becomes even more important in the year-round culture. |
Aug 9, 2023 | HORT-286NP (SPES-513NP) | ||
A Survey of Strawberry Production Practices in Virginia | Aug 12, 2019 | SPES-150P | |||
Strawberry Variety Evaluation, Opportunities, and Challenges of High Tunnel Production | Feb 9, 2021 | SPES-273P | |||
Soil Test Note No. 22: Small Fruits for Home Use | Oct 18, 2021 | SPES-363NP | |||
Frost/Freeze Protection in Strawberry | Aug 27, 2018 | SPES-56NP | |||
Blackberry Fruit: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits | Mar 16, 2022 | SPES-366P | |||
Neopestalotiopsis disease in strawberry starter material | In 2019, a new species of Neopestalotiopsis was reported to cause significant damage in strawberry fields in Florida. Since then, this disease has been found in most southeastern states, including Virginia and Delaware. Molecular identification has revealed that more than one Neopestalotiopsis species is pathogenic to strawberry plants and can cause symptoms on leaves (leaf spot), fruit (fruit rot), and crown (crown rot) of strawberry plants. We would like to share the current knowledge on the biology of Neopestalotiopsis spp. and management practices that could partially suppress Neopestalotiopsis fruit rot in strawberries. |
Oct 22, 2024 | SPES-627NP | ||
VCE Ag Today: Preparing for Strawberry Harvest | Apr 9, 2021 | VCE-1027-44NP | |||
VCE Ag Today: Post-plant Strawberry Disease Management in Fall and Winter | Nov 10, 2021 | VCE-1027-56NP |