Fruits

The Wambugu apple tree farming guide is an essential resource for anyone interested in cultivating Wambugu apples, a remarkable variety of tropical apples. Wambugu apples… Read More »Wambugu Apple Tree Farming Guide

Organic fruit farming is a sustainable agricultural practice that focuses on growing fruits without synthetic chemicals, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This method emphasizes… Read More »Introduction to Organic Fruit Farming

Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis), the tree of the mulberry family (Moraceae), and its large fruits are a staple food of the South Pacific and other tropical… Read More »Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis): Complete Growing Guide for High Yields

Spacing, pollination, training, pruning and fertilizing fruit trees give fruit trees the best chance to produce a bountiful crop. Flower buds form one season, then… Read More »How to Make Fruit Trees Produce Faster

Every year I get many folks asking questions regarding their pomegranate tree or bush and why isn’t bearing any fruit. There are several reasons why… Read More »How to Make a Pomegranate Plant Produce Fruit

Imagine strolling through a tropical paradise, with the scent of sweet pineapple wafting through the air. That’s the magic of pineapples – they’re not just… Read More »The Secrets of Sweet Pineapple: From Juicy Delights to Symbolic Meanings

Plum pox virus (sharka), scientifically known as Prunus domestica potyvirus, is a notorious pathogen that affects stone fruit trees, particularly plum and apricot trees. This… Read More »Plum Pox Virus (Sharka): Description, Damages Caused, Control and Preventive Measures

Citrus tristeza virus, scientifically known as CTV, is a harmful pathogen that affects citrus trees. This virus is a major concern for citrus growers worldwide,… Read More »Citrus Tristeza Virus: Description, Damages Caused, Control and Preventive Measures

Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus, scientifically known as Cucumovirus, is a plant pathogenic virus that primarily affects cucurbit crops such as cucumbers, melons, and pumpkins.… Read More »Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus: Description, Damages Caused, Control and Preventive Measures

Cucumber mosaic virus, scientifically known as CMV, is a plant pathogenic virus that affects a wide variety of crops, not just cucumbers. This microscopic invader… Read More »Cucumber Mosaic Virus: Description, Damages Caused, Control and Preventive Measures

Pierce’s disease (grapes), scientifically known as Xylella fastidiosa, is a plant pathogen that affects grapevines, causing significant harm to vineyards. This bacterial disease is transmitted… Read More »Pierce’s Disease (Grapes): Description, Damages Caused, Control and Preventive Measures

Bacterial canker in stone fruit trees, scientifically known as Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae, is a plant disease that affects various members of the Prunus genus,… Read More »Bacterial Canker (Stone fruit trees): Description, Damages Caused, Control and Preventive Measures

Citrus canker, scientifically known as Xanthomonas axonopodis subsp. citri, is a bacterial disease that poses a significant threat to citrus trees worldwide. This infectious disease… Read More »Citrus Canker: Description, Damages Caused, Control and Preventive Measures

Brown rot (stone fruit disease) is a common and destructive fungal infection affecting stone fruit trees, including peaches, plums, cherries, and apricots. Scientifically known as… Read More »Brown Rot (Stone Fruit Disease): Description, Damages Caused, Control and Preventive Measures

Apple scab, scientifically known as Venturia inaequalis, is a common fungal disease that affects apple trees. This plant pathology is caused by a fungus belonging… Read More »Apple Scab: Description, Damages Caused, Control and Preventive Measures

The Walnut Husk Fly, scientifically known as Rhagoletis completa, is a small insect that can significantly impact walnut crops. This tiny fly, measuring only a… Read More »Walnut Husk Fly: Description, Damages Caused, Control and Preventive Measures

Grape phylloxera, scientifically known as Daktulosphaira vitifoliae, is a tiny insect that has had a significant impact on grapevines worldwide. This little creature, barely visible… Read More »Grape Phylloxera: Description, Damages Caused, Control and Preventive Measures

Plum curculio, scientifically known as Conotrachelus nenuphar, is a tiny beetle that can cause significant damage to various fruits, especially plums and peaches. These insects… Read More »Plum Curculio: Description, Damages Caused, Control and Preventive Measures

Pear Psylla scientifically known as Cacopsylla pyricola is a tiny insect that can cause big trouble for pear trees, this small sap-sucking bug, with its… Read More »Pear Psylla: Description, Damages Caused, Control and Preventive Measures

The Peach Tree Borer, scientifically known as Synanthedon exitiosa, is a notorious pest that poses a significant threat to peach trees. This insect, despite its… Read More »Peach Tree Borer: Description, Damages Caused, Control and Preventive Measures

The Apple Maggot, scientifically known as Rhagoletis pomonella, is a small insect that poses a significant threat to apple orchards and fruit crops. This tiny… Read More »Apple Maggot: Description, Damages Caused, Control and Preventive Measures