The recording and slide handout are available at https://eorganic.org/node/35124
About the Webinar
The northwest (Oregon and Washington) is the largest growing region for blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) in the USA, accounting for 35% of the total harvested area and 62% of total production in 2020. Long-term research on organic systems for blueberry has been conducted in western Oregon since 2006. Outcomes from trials have had significant impact on production leading to over 20% of the total blueberry area in Oregon and Washington certified organic, and production of 77 million lb (65% of USA organic production). In this presentation the key soil and mulch requirements for blueberry will be highlighted, including use of pre-plant amendments. Important results from research trials will be presented including a 10-year study (2006–2016) comparing planting method, fertilizer source and rate, and mulch in ‘Duke’ and ‘Liberty’.
About the Presenter
Dr. Bernadine Strik is a Professor of Horticulture at Oregon State University. Her research, extension, and teaching programs focus on physiology, pruning, nutrition, and organic and conventional production systems of berry crops. Bernadine is a world-renowned berry crop expert with over 250 scientific research papers and book chapters published. Dr. Strik is an ASHS Fellow, an OSU Alumni Association Distinguished Professor, and is a Fellow of the International Society for Horticultural Science. In 2021, Bernadine was presented the Duke Galletta Award from the North American Blueberry Council for her high-impact horticultural research in blueberry.
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