Fruit trees

[lfoose]

Can anyone suggest a natural way of spraying our fruit trees for pests and disease? Is this something I should do now to prevent for next season?

 

[thebritt]

I've been told to use sulfur - spray in very early spring, just before bud break, to prevent scab and other fungal infections. The weather has to be just right - no rain or wind. My apples are scabby as I have not followed this advice.

 

[Iowa Roo Mom]

I don't know about diseases, but you can dust with DE for pests

 

[TammyTX]

I think Neem oil??? But it has to be chilly.

I don't have fruit trees but I do listen to the Garden Naturally show on KLBJ 590am on Saturday and Sunday mornings...you can listen online. It's the longest running organic gardening show and has been on for 20+ years.

It's out of Texas but there is really good info no matter where you are. Here's the link:

http://www.590klbj.com/hosts-local/Story.aspx?ID=1017578

 

[wombat]

Here's a range of products from a supplier we order from:

http://www.raintreenursery.com/catalog/producttype.cfm?producttype=Supplies-Pest Control

 

[lfoose]

Thanks everyone.

 

[Hoosiermomma]

My dad uses dormant oil.

 

[English Chick]

Look in the sister site... The Easygarden.com

 

[lfoose]

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Dormant oil?