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Post by smallchunk on Mar 24, 2017 7:36:33 GMT -6
Hey guys, I've never done a dormant season spray and am wondering if I'm dropping the ball? I haven't checked my trees in two weeks, so I don't know if I'm at bud swell of not yet. I called the local garden center and she said they just stocked the shelves with copper and dormant season oil and said I still have plenty of time to spray. Might buy some and try it this weekend. Thoughts?
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Post by smsmith on Mar 24, 2017 9:24:27 GMT -6
I don't spray. I probably should. As my trees become more productive I may start spraying (pest and disease pressure will make the decision for me)
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Post by nhmountains on Mar 24, 2017 10:05:27 GMT -6
I'm not a sprayer either. If I lived closer to my land so I had time in the evenings then maybe. Also, the cider bakers I've spoke to want apples that haven't been sprayed.
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Post by Tooln on Mar 24, 2017 10:17:52 GMT -6
The only spray I use is tick repellent for myself.
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Post by nhmountains on Mar 24, 2017 16:04:18 GMT -6
In the north if I had to choose between spraying and painting the trunks white with latex I'd go the paint route. I think it definitely helps with the sun scale and I'm hoping it prevents the borers. Those are two things that can cause a lot of damage to 3-10 year old trees.
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