Organic Fruit Tree Spray Schedules and Apple Tree Spray Guide

[@sandymilne224]

Spectacularly presented! Great photos and screen organization! Thanks

[@Orchardpeople]

Thank you Sandy! Glad it’s helpful!

[@troothseeker7312]

Watching from Australia 🇦🇺

[@Orchardpeople]

Wonderful! So glad you found my show!

[@rajeshbhandari4354]

Hi I am from India Himachal Pradesh Thanks for great information

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Susan, good information for us!

[@Orchardpeople]

Glad you enjoyed it Nigel!

[@sudburysoccer8654]

@@Orchardpeople a lot of these aren't really organic applications for apple tree.

[@brittanyfuller8723]

Wonderful information thank you 😊

[@Orchardpeople]

So glad it’s helpful!

[@bdogra7758]

Great information

[@tcotroneo]

High quality compost during the dormant season is essential in my book. Fungi is extremely active during the winter and sap production.. It would have been helpful to see some fertilization based sprays and timing for those.. Appreciate all the organic pest spray options..

[@Orchardpeople]

Fertilizer sprays coming up soon! It’s the topic of my next podcast and video. See orchardpeople.com/podcasts for details. Thanks for the feedback and the suggestion!

[@michelbisson6645]

I don t know if fungi active In canada In winter at minus 30c under 10 feet of snow but maybe more in usa yea

[@AfolabiOpatola]

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[@jimmyj8936]

Great video presentation, very informative. I literally took notes as if a college professor was discussing class topic LOL

[@Orchardpeople]

So glad it was helpful!

[@begamshahi4785]

Very useful

[@kaleefong4289]

Amazing, now I understand why the squirrel will came to playing with the apple tree flowers, they were helping the petal fall. They waiting for the yummy apple.

[@Orchardpeople]

Yes…and squirrels are always up to mischief! :-)

[@mejaydu]

This was great information. I have lost peaches to worms for two years now.

[@Orchardpeople]

That’s so sad! The more you can improve the soil and the health of the tree, the more resilient your trees will become!

[@mejaydu]

@@Orchardpeople Thank you.

[@anamokena-nicol1903]

Great information thankyou. I would have liked more emphasis on the guiding principles though, we seldom use copper and require approval to do so, and it can cause issues with leaf analysis thresholds as well for certifiers etc; alot of people seem to turn to spraying before fortifying their trees against disease by way of increasing soil health and nutrient availability etc .

[@Orchardpeople]

Ana I so agree! In my orchard spraying is a last resort! First priority is keeping our trees healthy in other ways...good nutrition, correct pruning, sanitation, scouting and trapping when necessary etc. Thanks for the feedback!

[@trixi_malone5793]

I’d like to learn more about soil health. What are your favorite sources to gain information about this? Thanks.

[@cbak1819]

What would have been nice is showing pictures of the pests and issues mentioned.

[@Orchardpeople]

Good point!

[@carriesmith-th9et]

Watching from Ireland

[@Orchardpeople]

Welcome to my channel!

[@rosanadancel7225]

Thank you

[@kashmiriwanderer8701]

Watching from Kashmir

[@markbelanger5757]

I would add.. Don"t spray anything that will hurt the bees. It is better to wait until petal fall. And the bees have lost interest.

[@Orchardpeople]

Good advice!

[@dakshlakhta2962]

Nic information..

[@ISayFinn]

Serenade to reduce Fire Blight is awesome! But you have to repeat the spray if it rains. I don't mind, it's worth it, can rotate with Cease, and copper.

[@Orchardpeople]

That’s great it’s working for your trees!

[@senzaization]

Really we’ll done.

[@Orchardpeople]

Thank you!

[@cbak1819]

QUESTION?? Our apple tree has had pest damage, from stem to stern. It's been sprayed twice and fertilized before blossoming. The tree is 20ft tall loads of sweet big apples this year, but we are still finding damage but severely less. Do you have a clue what the pest is and any suggestions? Thanks for all the vast knowledge you have shared here.

[@Orchardpeople]

Thanks for the nice feedback! I’d need to see photos. If damage is on the trunk and branches could be apple borers! Sorry I didn’t see your comment until now!

[@bakhtawarkhan5101]

Hi I am in Ottawa and didn’t realize we have to spray when apples are dormant. Apple scab has developed on my Macintosh and golden delicious Apple trees. I found Safers sulphur dust. It says it can be used upto one day before harvest. Can I use it on the leaves while my tree still has fruit or wait till next autumn to use dormant spray. It’s my first year with these Apple trees as I planted them last year in fall. Please advise.

[@Orchardpeople]

Use your spray as per the instructions. It won't fix the infected fruit but will prevent the spread. In the fall, be sure to clean up all diseased fallen fruit and leaves meticulously and get it off the site (not in the compost). That will get rid of a lot of the pathgens so you will have less of a problem next year. Next year be sure to use dormant spray correctly. You might be interested at some point in Certificate in Fruit Tree Care at Learn.OrchardPeople.com. Hope this helps!

[@deepaksainseth9265]

Bloom

[@eddebatte9905]

Should I respray after a rainstorm or wait until the next scheduled spray. Does the rain wash the spray off? Or does the spray remain effective? thanks

[@Orchardpeople]

Depends which spray!

[@eddebatte9905]

@@Orchardpeople Neem oil-based Monterey Fruit Tree Spray Plus

[@Orchardpeople]

@@eddebatte9905 Oh good! Read the instructions carefully. They should also have a help line. They'll know best!

[@judithmartinenriquez491]

Yes, but what do I spray at silver tip, half green tip and at green tip and at pink tip. Not clear on those. Very confused here! The Indian channels specify quite distinctly but I don’t speak the language. I sprayed dormant oil during bud swell but that’s all I’m certain to do. Help!

[@Orchardpeople]

Hi Judith, there’s no need to overdo the sprays! Less is better. Your focus should be on general tree health. Here’s one article to explore:orchardpeople.com/homemade-fruit-tree-fertilizer/

[@hackyourheart5235]

Hi i am frm kashmir (India) please gide me and give me the organic spray schedule for apples

[@eddebatte9905]

What organic spray would you recommend for plums to fight plum curculio? Thanks

[@Orchardpeople]

Listen to my upcoming show for the answer to your question (podcast.orchardpeople.com) hint: nematodes!

[@MrBob58o]

I found a product I want to use for foliar applications, but not sure if it’s available in a small bottle. I’ll have to make my own using solution grade sulfates. AgroLiquid Micro 1000. Haven’t found another product with Mo, Co, Ni.

[@Orchardpeople]

You may find Nigel palmers book helpful:

[@Orchardpeople]

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[@michelbisson6645]

Good

[@Orchardpeople]

Hope it was helpful!

[@michelbisson6645]

Yes I live in usa but my family have orchards in canada since generations

[@evanoliver4297]

I have apple tree the tree start grow very slowly the leafs is yellow and some is green with dark ping color pls is some one advice me also the worm tree

[@trixi_malone5793]

I have 11 different apple trees. They vary from 4-10 years old. I’ve only gotten fruit from two of the trees. One gives me about three apples a year. The other only fruited one time four years ago. None of the other trees have ever flowered. The second tree I mentioned hasn’t flowered in four years. I do not know why, I don’t know what kind of a professional to contact. No one I’ve contacted can tell me why my apple trees won’t flower. Would you know who to contact?

[@Orchardpeople]

How sad!!! Have you ever done a soil test? If you get one done I’d like to see the results. Also what cultivars do you have and where do you live? If your trees don’t get enough chill hours or if they aren’t appropriate for your zone they won’t fruit properly.

[@swannoir7949]

I suggest you dig up your tree to check to see if the roots are dying.

[@Anthonyvelez13]

Can I spray spinosad on my citrus trees well there budding??? Therecnot flowering yet but still buds

[@Orchardpeople]

Hi Anthony - read all instructions very carefully? Don’t spray anything unless you know it’s needed and avoid spraying at blossom time because pollinators and beneficial insects must be protected. Why do you want to use Spinosad?

[@stevelewis8919]

I've had one gala and one fuji tree I planted 7 years ago and I've not had any luck. I get Cedar rust, and lose whatever apples take hold. I plan to follow the advice given here for after leaf drop and going forward. Anything else I should do? II have grass right up to the tree, should I mulch them instead ,compost or anything like that?

[@Orchardpeople]

Hi Steve, that's great that you'll start to use organic sprays. And yes there's lots more to do to improve tree health. Do remove the grass around the tree. Each year layer around 2 inches of compost. Prune your trees annually and correctly. You can learn more by going to OrchardPeople.com and downloading my free eBook Growing fruit trees that thrive! OrchardPeople.com/thrive

[@maureensexsmith-west3109]

Clarify if the products mentioned are registered for use in Canada.

[@Orchardpeople]

Very good question Maureen! Most of the products are available in Canada - just sometimes under different names. Some, like Surround (kaolin clay) are sprays that are only available to people who have a pesticide licence (ie professional growers who sell their produce). Neem oil is a bit controversial here in Canada. You can buy neem oil for cosmetic and other purposes but it's not registered as a pesticide.

[@gabeolson-jensen8676]

Calcium is crucial to spray during bloom As long as you spray it at night after the pollination time frame is done it it fine as. Ore flowers open the next day.

[@angela_mariaenache2490]

for what is calcium? thanks

[@swannoir7949]

Hard to find liquid calcium now. I use dolemite lime in the Fall. It has calcium, sulfur, and magnesium

[@Isacol]

what will you use for fruit tree borers?

[@Orchardpeople]

What I would do is work to improve the general health of the tree with good nutrition, pruning, etc. Check out my free mini course playlist and it will explain. :-)

[@bablusweeta2968]

How to control root Boror???

[@clncaaquintero3595]

how much neem oil for apple?

[@desolatesurfer8651]

There is nothing simple about spraying trees. I wish I knew that fact 20 years ago when I planted these babies.

[@Orchardpeople]

It is definitely a learning curve! Hope your babies are doing well now :-)

[@JamesJones-gj1ii]

Cedar apple rust. Any ideas ?

[@Orchardpeople]

Use Garden sulfur spray a few hours before rain to help prevent spores from sticking to leaves. Repeated applications before rain will be necessary. It’s preventative not curative.

[@martenapperloo1055]

How about Neem oil can I use that once the fruit is starting to develop to get rid of Apids

[@Orchardpeople]

Yes! Read this article for a similar spray that includes neem. orchardpeople.com/holistic-sprays-for-fruit-trees. You will add the neem to the sprayer last…

[@martenapperloo1055]

@@Orchardpeople thanks for your help ,will try this in the spring, I have been so discouraged fighting these black Aphids ever since buying my cherry tree's, they must of come with the trees since I have never seen black Aphids before in Northern British Columbia, and also Pear slugs came along for the ride 2 ,once again thank you

[@brianscheidler5638]

If you can plant flowers/ plants that attract ladybugs near your fruit trees, then they will eat the aphids

[@NelsonZAPTM]

Don't mix lime sulfur with spraying oil (it says on the container).

[@Orchardpeople]

It depends what type of oil! Often it comes in a kit like this: www.homehardware.ca/en/sulphurdormant-insect-control-kit/p/5046525?store=14017&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwupGyBhBBEiwA0UcqaC5UZcj4bQbbhUN5wt4vql8DAwOL7lxvIYGUkm0yTrh8CbxLae6STxoCjmUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@farmbrough]

Good info, but rather a lot that I didn't need to know.

[@Orchardpeople]

Hopefully you got some good info there. Thanks for the feedback!

[@pz5341]

The link to his pdf doesn't work.

[@Orchardpeople]

Thanks for the head's up! I've just fixed it so you can try again. Just moved my website and it got caught in the shuffle!

[@garrettinthegreatoutdoors7580]

I got fire blight on my apple. It’s on the trunk and I do not know what to do

[@Orchardpeople]

Oh that's not good! Are you sure it's fire blight? Usually you see it on the branches first. And then it moves down to the trunk and at that point your tree is toast! You might have canker on the trunk. If so, you can find some answers here: orchardpeople.com/how-are-your-cherry-trees-how-to-beat-bacterial-canker/

[@rahuljholta1415]

Hey ...nice information...i am from india and have apple orchards ...will u please send me nutrition schedule and timing of application....???

[@Orchardpeople]

Hi Rahul, glad you enjoyed this. More info can be found at orchardpeople.com. Enjoy!

[@BRIANLIMBARO]

Hi

[@JoseGonzales-ul9sv]

Not all trees go dormant

[@Orchardpeople]

That's very true Jose. This video is relevant for fruit trees in cooler climates including apple, pear, Asian pear, cherry, apricot, and peach. But for citrus and other trees the spray schedule will look different. Thanks for your comment!

[@nancyholmes5986]

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[@jaredyatesdotcom]

How do we best handle the beneficial microorganisms combined with the bactericide nature of copper? Should there be a gap between the two so that we aren't killing our newly applied friends?

[@Orchardpeople]

Agreed! I see these organic sprays as a last resort. The focus should be to keep your trees healthy (and keep the soil healthy) with regenerative sprays. This explains…orchardpeople.com/homemade-fruit-tree-spray/

[@daleepsingh0065]

Hi