OT: Caring for apple trees

Posted by Phil from Maryland on September 13, 2004 at 18:57:56 from (67.131.37.63):

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

Follow Ups:

• Re: OT: Caring for apple trees rpg52 08:07:13 09/14/04 (0)
• Re: OT: Caring for apple trees thurlow 20:34:54 09/13/04 (0)
• Re: OT: Caring for apple trees Butcher 19:25:25 09/13/04 (0)

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