Improving Calcium and Zinc Spray Programs for Washington Apple Orchards

Author: Frank J. Peryea, Dr. Gerry Neilsen, Dr. Dana Faubion, Dr. Eric Curry

Published: 2003

Summary: The objective of this research was to improve the effectiveness of calcium (Ca) and zinc (Zn) spray programs in Washington orchards therefore influencing plant tissue Ca and Zn status, fruit firmness, and incidences of bitter pit and lenticel breakdown.

Keywords:

• Apple
• Bitter pit
• Lenticel breakdown
• Horticulture
• Calcium