Refreshed! USDA Unveils Its New Plant Hardiness Zone Map By Paul Rusnak|November 16, 2023 After more than a decade, USDA has updated its Plant Hardiness Zone Map tool. And there are some notable changes.Read More
How You Can Help Give New Apple Variety a Name By Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences|April 20, 2024
North Korea Says it has Created a Monster Peach Posted by Christina Herrick|June 12, 2019 Stone fruit weighing more than a pound is said to be cold hardy to -22°F.
Ways Pruning Affects Tree Fruit Cold Hardiness By Rich Marini | James Schupp|December 27, 2018 Fruit trees begin to go dormant in response to shortening day length in the fall. Exposure to freezing temperatures accelerates the onset of cold hardiness.
New Hamshire University To Study Feasiblity Of Cold-Hardy Kiwiberry Posted by Christina Herrick|November 10, 2015 Iago Hale, a researcher with the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station, and Seth Wilner, a specialist with […]
Finding A Cold-Hardy Peach Variety Is Not That Easy By Christina Herrick|June 26, 2015 Peach trees and cold temperatures don’t mix. Just ask growers in the Midwest and East as they are […]
Flamin’ Fury® Peaches 2015 Variety Showcase [Slideshow] Posted by Christina Herrick|October 5, 2014 Flamin’ Fury® Peaches in Coloma, MI, offers freestone, cold-hardy, and both late and early peaches.
Double A Vineyards 2015 Variety Showcase [Slideshow] Posted by Christina Herrick|October 5, 2014 Double A Vineyards presents cold hardy winegrape varieties, seedless grapes, and more.
Testing Cold Hardiness In Tree Fruit By Growing Produce Staff|February 6, 2013 Editor’s Note: This story is provided by Washington State University. A more accurate way to measure cold hardiness […]
New Cold Hardiness Tool For Grape Growers Posted by Christina Herrick|December 2, 2011 Just in time for winter, Washington State University (WSU) researchers have launched a web-based Grapevine Cold Hardiness tool. […]
Alternative Method To Protect Grapes From Cold Posted by Christina Herrick|February 8, 2010 Here are some tips to protect rootstocks while controlling weeds while promoting sustainable environmental practices.
Research Aims To Improve Grape Hardiness Posted by Christina Herrick|August 25, 2009 Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are one step closer to improving the hardiness of grape varieties that can […]