WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2012 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released the new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM), updating a...

Use this activity to learn about the Health Benefits of Blueberries.

Family:EricaceaeGenus:Vaccinium, section Cyanococcus; the genus includes about 400 speciesCommercially grown:Morphology:Bush height rangesLeaves:All...

Purpose: To determine if different colored plastic (or mulch) on the soil surface affects the temperature of soil.Materials: Digital thermometer; potting...

  The control of stem blight depends on cultural practices; fungicides do not provide adequate protection.Having a clean planting stock is the first step to...

During the blueberry growing season, you will be concerned about several foliar diseases of blueberry, including:These diseases should be treated for...

 Blueberry stem blight caused by the fungus Botryosphaeria dothidea and other Botryosphaeria species is the primary disease limiting the establishment of...

 Botryosphaeria stem canker, caused by the fungus Botryosphaeria corticis, is a disease of both highbush and rabbiteye blueberries throughout the...

 Armillaria root rot (Armillaria mellea, A. ostoyae) is a rare disease of blueberries in the United States, but it can cause serious damage where it...

 Chlorogenic acid is an antioxidant in many fruits, vegetables, and berries including blueberries. It is very well absorbed by the intestinal track and is...

Ursolic acid has been used in folk and Chinese medicine for a long time. From the Middle Ages, fruits and vegetables containing ursolic acid were used as a...

A Northern Highbush CultivarContact:  Elina Coneva, Auburn University

 Commercial blueberries are generally planted in low areas with high organic-matter content. These sites satisfy the cultural requirements of blueberries for...