Home > Lawn & Garden > Commercial Horticulture > Fruits & Nuts > Citrus and Freezing Temperatures The cold weather we typically receive now through January can cause problems for home and commercial citrus in our area. It is important to know the critical temperatures and the factors affecting them. Fungicide Application Recommendations for Pecan Disease Control [Image: Air-blast sprayer] The key components of the effective use of fungicides for pecan disease control are timing, coverage and concentration. The updated 2008 fungicide list is included. Louisiana Plant Pathology: Foliar Diseases of Watermelon [Image: diseases of watermelon] Proper identification is the key to successful disease management. This fact sheet is intended to aid in distinguishing among three common foliar diseases of watermelon. (PDF Format Only) Commercial Strawberry Production in Louisiana [Image: Louisiana Strawberry Crop ] Strawberries can be grown in all parts of the state and have been an important horticulture crop for many years. With a good crop, good harvest labor and excess to markets, strawberries can return high profits.  more articles... Pecan Disease Synopsis [Image: Scab lesions on nuts] This document describes the diseases that occur most frequently on pecan trees in Louisiana. Blackberry Varieties for Louisiana [Image: Kiowa blackberry fruit] The article contains a brief description of blackberry varieties that are adapted to Louisiana. A description of primocane blackberries is also given. Fruit Thinning Adds Quality [Image: Plum Overload Closeup] Fruit thinning is a time-consuming task that is often required to produce good quality fruit. It can be very beneficial for peach, plum and apple trees. LSU AgCenter Provides Greenhouse Tomato Growers With New Ideas [Image: Demonstrating tomato pruning] LSU AgCenter experts at its Red River Research Station gave greenhouse tomato growers some new ideas to save money and boost production at a recent field day (Feb. 24). Mayhaws Good For Fruit, Landscaping And Wildlife [Image: Mayhaw] Mayhaws are one of the most widely known of the native fruit tree species found in Louisiana. Interest in mayhaws has been building over the last 20 years, and these plants are now managed in fruit orchards around the state. Drip Irrigation and Fertigation in Strawberries [Image: Louisiana Strawberries] The correct use of drip irrigation provides an ideal soil moisture level for plant growth. Jefferson, Orleans Soil Contamination May Not Be As Serious As Feared LSU AgCenter experts say soil contamination in Jefferson and Orleans parishes from flooding after this summer’s hurricanes may not be as serious as originally feared. Initial results of tests conducted in October indicate no need for special preparations to the soils prior to planting and that there should be no danger for individuals digging or planting in the soil. Pecan Growers Trying To Recover From Hurricanes; Some Say There’s Little To Salvage A breeze is blowing through storm-beaten pecan trees in Ben Littlepage’s 300-acre orchard near Colfax. The trees are almost leafless, and there’s about a handful of pecans left on one very large native tree. Homeowners' Guide for Fertilizing Pecan Trees in Louisiana [Image: Homeowner's Guide for Fertilizing Pecan Trees] The most important cultural practice the homeowner with pecan trees needs to consider is proper fertilization. This publication includes information and guidelines for fertilizing pecan trees. Selection and Care of Pecan Varieties for Louisiana Yards [Image: Selection and Care of Pecan Varieties for Louisiana Yards] The pecan tree is prevalent in Louisiana as a shade tree in the landscape and also as a source of nuts for home use. The recommended varieties for home planting are listed and described in this publication. More...