Scouting Guide for Problems of Fruit
Scouting Guide for Problems of Fruit

Poor Fruit Set on Grape

Poor Fruit Set on Grape

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Poor fruit set results in poor cluster development, reduced fruit quality, and low yield. Causes can include inadequate vine nutrition and an unbalanced carbon-tonitrogen ratio, unfavorable weather conditions (cold, cloudy, wet), and/or early fungal disease development.

Poor fruit set and berry development.

Poor fruit set and berry development.

(Photo: John Strang, University of Kentucky)

    

Management:

  • Maintain proper vine nutrition.
  • Maintain an early-season spray program.
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