Special Notes:
• Grower co-operators in various areas of the province monitor flower bud development, apothecial cup development, as well as keep track of temperature and flower bud wetness.
• The decision to control Monilinia Blight is dependent on past history of the disease in a particular field.
• Flower buds become susceptible to Monilinia Blight at the F2 stage (bud scales separating).
• Once fields reach 40-50% F2 and beyond, a fungicide is required within 72 hours of the start of an infection period.
• This application will provide 7-10 days protection.
• Refer to Monilinia factsheets for pictures of the F2 stage and temperature and wetness requirements for an infection period.
Growers should be checking their fields for flower bud development.
Location & Flower Bud Development Stage
Caledonia - 100% F2 +
Victory Road, Annapolis Co. - 95% F2 +
New Tusket - 95% F2 +
Rawdon (2 fields) - 56 and 86% F2 (April 30th)
Glenmore - 54% F2 (April 30)
Debert - 40-50% F2 +
Highland Village - 40-50% F2 +
Dean - 40-50% F2 + (April 30)
Mount Pleasant - 50% F2 + (April 30)
Westchester - 50% F2 + (April 30)
Farmington - 50% F2 + (April 30)
Windham Hill - 50% F2 + (April 30)
Parrsboro Town - 20% F2 (April 30)
Diligent River - 22% F2 (April 30)
Glasgow Mountain - 30% F2
Tatamagouche Moutain - 66% F2
Corktown - 52% F2
Earltown - 40-50% F2 +
Kemptown - 50% F2
Bridgeville - 40-50% F2 +
Sunnybrae- 40-50% F2 +
Springfield - 75% F2 (April 30)
Pinevale - 55% F2 (April 30)
Mature apothecial cups are thought to be still present in most areas of Mainland Nova Scotia. Environment Canada's long range forecast is very good with sun and cloud from May 1st to May 7th. Day time highs range from 10-17 degrees Celsius.
Take Note:
Next forecast will be on the afternoon of Friday, May the 4th.
Any questions, please contact Rick Delbridge at 902-678-5329.
