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Uncommon Fruit Considerations for Commercial Cultivation

• Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Wednesday, February 17, 2021, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Thursday, February 18, 2021, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Friday, February 19, 2021, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This event is offered by CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program. 

In each of these 4 sessions, horticultural experts will describe the possibilities and challenges associated with growing lesser-known crops.

Specifics include site selection, production systems, pest issues, post-harvest requirements, recommended cultivars, and market considerations.

Course Schedule

Session 1 - Tuesday, Feb. 16

Laura McDermott and Steve McKay

• What characteristics are necessary for commercial viability?
• Site Selection
• Ribes (Gooseberries and Currants)

Session 2 - Wednesday, Feb. 17

Steve McKay

• Elderberry
• Aronia
• Hardy Kiwi

Session 3 - Thursday, Feb. 18

Roger Ort

• Sea Buckthorn
• Paw Paw
• Persimmon
• Figs

Session 4 - Friday, Feb. 19

Erik Schellenberg and Laura McDermott

• Hascap (Honeyberry)
• Amelanchier (Juneberry)
• Ericaceiae (cranberry and lingonberry)
• Shisandra

Fee

$35

Register

https://cce-enychp.teachable.com/p/uncommon-fruit-considerations-for-commercial-cultivation

Location

This event is online

Last updated February 3, 2021