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OT: Caring for apple trees

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Phil from Maryl

09-13-2004 18:57:56




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We just moved to a new house in Dec 03'. We have a few green / red apple tress in our back yard that have produced a decent amount of apples but they are riddled with brown spots, insects and are all odd shapes with bulges and creases in them. Strangely enough some of the trees produce both green and red apples.

What sure method have others used to produce high quality, good yeild apples. I would assume the following:

1. early spring (before leaves start to grow) prune back and thin out branches
2. As soon as leaves have developed spray for insects
3. Spray again after flowers have bloomed and are turning
4. spray again when fruit is developing

Does this make sense? Too much pesticide? I would like to get a better understanding of a good apple tree care program from people who have had good results. I will take soil samples and fertilize appropriately but need assistance with insecticide. I would also assume you use liquid based, mix with water and spray on? Any recommendations on type of pesticide?

Thanks in advance.

Phil

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rpg52

09-14-2004 08:07:13




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 Re: OT: Caring for apple trees in reply to Phil from Maryland, 09-13-2004 18:57:56  
What are you planning to do with these apples? Selling them is different from growing for your self. Check with your state extension service. If you are growing to eat, your spray schedule needn"t be as stringent as commercial growers. No sense in eating any more insecticide than necessary. A few surface blemishes doesn"t affect their taste. If you have more than you can eat, pruning, sanitation and fertilizing will greatly reduce your bug and disease problems, and there are some alternative treatments that can reduce them further.

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thurlow

09-13-2004 20:34:54




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 Re: OT: Caring for apple trees in reply to Phil from Maryland, 09-13-2004 18:57:56  
If you're really serious about the fruit, I'd recommend going to your local extension office and pick up a COMMERCIAL spray schedule.....



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Butcher

09-13-2004 19:25:25




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 Re: OT: Caring for apple trees in reply to Phil from Maryland, 09-13-2004 18:57:56  
You are on the right track with your 4 steps. Most important is trimming. Do not be afraid to trim. I have been trimming fruit trees for over 25 years. do not trim them unless you are mad at something, you will not do a good enough job. Spring-spray with lime sulfur and dormant oil after trimming. When the blossems start to turn pink and fall off, Imadan@ Captan every 10 to 14 days. Fruit trees are alot off work but, if thats what you are into they can keep you in good food all winter long. Our fruit trees have been here a long time and I can stand on the ground and pick fruit from the tops of the trees. Like I said, good trimming is the most important thing. It also cuts down on the amount of pestisides you need to use.

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