HOR 251 - Growing Fruit in the Willamette Valley

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 3

Introduces important fruit crop production in the Willamette Valley for both commercial and personal use. Presents management systems and cultural practices for fruit crops, including raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, grapes, strawberries, hazelnuts, apples, pears, and stone fruits. Covers pruning and training principles for each fruit crop, as well as nutritional requirements, fertilization practices, and pest identification and management.