Fluff, Fruit & Future Harvest: Woolly Apple Aphid & Nutrient Needs Explained

In this episode of Between Two Rows, Erika and Kristy dig into two grower-submitted questions: 

1. What is this fluff on my tree? 
2. Does timing of nutrient application affect next year's fruit set? 

First, we break down woolly apple aphid ID, damage and what their life cycle means for management. Then we dig into how the timing of your nutrient applications can influence next year's fruit set, with insights to help you plan ahead. Practical, research-based, and grower-focused - all in one conversation between two rows.

Featured cider this episode: Heritage Estate Winery & Cidery (Strawberry Eden's Apple Cider), Barrie ON

Have a question for another episode? Leave it in the comments, or message us @fruitwithespurs or @appleofmyipm.

For timely apple pest and production updates, check out onfruit.ca. 

Additional pest management information can be found at Ontario Crop IPM and the Ontario Crop Protection Hub.

Chapters

• 0:40 Episode Introduction
• 1:12 Featured Cider
• 4:40 Woolly Apple Aphid Explained
• 24:35 Nutrient Needs Explained
• 42:45 Recap