CREDIT: Doug Phillips, UF Blueberry Extension Coordinator

The University of Florida blueberry breeding program is releasing a new module for its UF/IFAS Blueberry Growers Guide phone app – a blueberry management calendar for Florida growers. The content was developed in collaboration with UF faculty involved in blueberry pathology, entomology, weed science, horticulture and pollination. 

The calendar has suggested management and scouting reminders for each month, including disease, insect injury, weed control, and (when applicable) pruning, hydrogen cyanamide application, freeze protection, and managed bees. The items for disease and insects link directly into the app’s scouting guide for access to detailed information about those items, as well as links to related UF extension publications. At the beginning of each month users will receive a notification as a reminder to review that month’s suggested management items. 

Try out this new tool and let us know what you think, including what you find helpful and how we can make improvements.