North Georgia is the center of the state's apple industry. Unlike those from other states, Georgia apples are sold primarily for the fresh market. From late summer to early winter, Georgia's apple houses are bustling with business.
An apple's size, shape, and color depend on the variety. Georgia's most popular varieties include Ozark Gold and Paulard, (July and August); Red Delicious and Golden Delicious (July through December); Rome Beauty and Mutzu Crispin (August through December); Empire, Jonagold and Jonathan (August through September); and Arkansas Black, Fuji, Granny Smith, Stayman Winesap and Yates (October through December).
海角官方首页 Extension provides both producers and home gardeners a variety of information to help have the best output with the least amount of labor possible.
Our Programs and Services
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Lab Testing and Analysis Services Testing for soil, plant tissue, water quality, animal waste, feeds and forages, pesticides, and much more!
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On-Site and Telephone Consultation Available in many county offices for ag producers.
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Pesticide Safety Education Program Topics include pest identification, storage and disposal, pesticide drift and runoff prevention, water quality protection, and food safety.
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Production Meetings Updates on local issues for growers and producers.
Recent Publications
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Home Garden Series: Home Garden Apples (C 740) Apples are adapted to most areas of Georgia. Although the northern half of the state is best suited for the more "conventional" apple varieties, you can have success in the southern half of Georgia wi…
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海角官方首页-affiliated sites
IPBGG faculty actively engage in training of graduate students, the development of new crop varieties, and basic research on the genetics and understanding of crop traits important to agriculture and human kind.
Brings together information on sustainable agriculture including organic agriculture, pollinators, and other resources.
Learn more about the horticulture department at the 海角官方首页 College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Learn more about the plant pathology department at the 海角官方首页 College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Teams made up of research scientists and extension specialists work together to?provide the latest technology and information for efficient, profitable production of some of Georgia's most valuable commodities.
External sites
Information regarding several methods of apple preservation.
News
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With the help of a dedicated group of University of Georgia researchers, 海角官方首页 Cooperative Extension agents and volunteer enthusiasts, Georgia’s lost apple varieties are making a comeback.
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Webinar series Backyard Fruits aims to help gardeners grow fruit at home
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MyIPM app helps fruit growers manage pests.
