Fireblight with Dr. Kari Peter, and Persimmon Passion with Bill Preston

Dr. Kari A. Peter, Assistant Professor of Fruit Tree Pathology at Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Centre talks about how to protect your apple and pear trees from fire blight.
Bill Preston of Preston’s Persimmon Patch in Calvert County, Maryland, talks about how to select and plant a persimmon tree or shrub that produces fruit that actually tastes good.

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Welcome
• (02:01) - Understanding Fire Blight
• (05:42) - Fire Blight Management Strategies
• (09:06) - Listener Questions on Fire Blight: Management Strategies
• (15:15) - Impact of Fire Blight on Different Trees
• (24:30) - Preventative Measures and Treatments
• (29:33) - Fire Blight and Environmental Factors
• (32:48) - Fire Blight Outbreaks Across Regions
• (33:44) - Managing Fire Blight with Copper and Bordeaux
• (34:53) - Weather Conditions and Fire Blight
• (35:55) - Pruning and Canker Removal Tips
• (37:00) - Cicadas and Fire Blight Spread
• (38:20) - Effectiveness of Biological Fungicides
• (41:16) - Persimmons: A Unique Fruit to Grow
• (46:29) - Interview with Persimmon Expert Bill Preston
• (52:23) - Challenges and Benefits of Growing Persimmons
• (01:00:31) - Conclusion and Upcoming Topics