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Resource for backyard orchard #893730

Asked March 06, 2025, 9:35 AM EST

I stopped into an extension office asking for resources for my backyard orchard. She suggested I download the Michigan Fruit Management Guide. It wasn’t clear before I purchased it that it is for commercial growers. Are there resources for private orchards that include recommended treatments and schedules?

St. Joseph County Michigan

Expert Response


Hello,

Below are two (2) Bulletins that are excellent resources for tree fruit and small fruit:

Midwest Home Fruit Production Guide Bulletin 940 - (Ohio State University) at this link:

midwest_home_fruit_production_guide_0.pdf

To get the latest revision of the Midwest Home Fruit Production Guide Bulletin 940 - Latest Revision (Ohio State University) at this link:

Midwest Home Fruit Production Guide - OSU Extension Publishing

Controlling Diseases and Insects in Home Fruit Plantings Bulletin 780 - (Ohio State University) at this link:

Bull780_Control-Diseases-Insects-2010.pdf

To get the latest revision of the Controlling Diseases and Insects in Home Fruit Plantings Bulletin 780 - Latest Revision (Ohio State University) at this link:

Controlling Diseases and Insects in Home Fruit Plantings (PDF) - OSU Extension Publishing

Listed below are additional links to resources from MSU Extension:

Considerations for growing backyard small fruit - MSU Extension

Smart Gardening: Growing Backyard Fruit Trees - Gardening in Michigan

Planting fruit trees - MSU Extension

Smart Gardening: Pruning and Training Backyard Apple and Pear Trees - Gardening in Michigan

Smart Gardening: Pollination in vegetable gardens and backyard fruit - Gardening in Michigan

I hope all this information helps!

An Ask Extension Expert Replied March 06, 2025, 6:00 PM EST

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