Why and How to Whitewash Your Fruit Trees || Black Gumbo

[@IVOrganic]

FANTASTIC DEMO SCOTT! We’re so proud to be a part of your growing successes for many yearS! 🌱🙌

[@MrOldclunker]

I myself just put a sleeve on my trees and it blocks the sun and insects haven't been a problem. I have a commercial nursery beside where I work and the trees are in no way crowded as they need them to grow properly and not spindly. They have hundreds of acres of trees and rarely do I see them put trees into the discard lot (mostly give them away to town parks and such) and they work with their stock daily. It's amazing how many miles a tree gets on it in a year as they haul them from one area to another on trailers a;; day long. I often laugh as the truck goes by with 6 trailers and hundreds of trees on it as they pass through what I call the car wash. This is where they fertilize the trees as they get water from the irrigation in the nursery yard daily. They even put 90% of the trees in high doom shelters during the winter. It is amazing a tree doesn't cost a lot more than they do.

[@SunshineCountryChickens]

I utilize a lot of whitewash on my trees, coops, cement surfaces. Lime and sulfur makes a flea dip for dogs, keeps and and mites out of the coop! Non toxic and cheap I just mix up lime powder and water. Good info thanks for sharing!

[@tiptopgirl4124]

@SunshineCountryChickens What name is the lime packaged as and where do you purchase?

[@SunshineCountryChickens]

@@tiptopgirl4124 I use Austin White Lime Company hydrated lime purchsed at my local feed store about $13 for 60lbs

[@craigjacob3704]

I bought a can of the brown because of your channel Scott. I need to go ahead and use it on all of my trees to go ahead and protect them from the ground up past the plastic trunk protectors I have on them now to keep my dogs from chewing and my wife's weed eating🤗👍. I also need to do my new grape vines but they just went into the ground and aren't even sticking out of the protector tubes yet.

[@ubuntunewb]

I found IV organics when I was learning about propagating figs from cuttings out grafting, so much content there. Also the product is good.

[@IVOrganic]

Thanks for the good testimonial Ryan! Charles 🌱👍

[@cjolley3341]

92 degrees? We got to 120 this year and somehow my poor babies made it through. I will be purchasing this product every season! Thank you.

[@jemmm161]

Thank you for the coupon. I almost bought the product at Amazon, so I am glad I watched your video because I saved a lot of money, the IV website offers free shipping, and Fig cuttings, oh and the 10% off was the cherry on my order.

[@j.b.6855]

Interesting video Scott. One I will keep in mind for the future. I want to try a dwarf cherry tree in a container, and follow what you are doing with backyard orchard culture. I was going to buy two, but when I looked at the price, I was shocked, its out of my budget. Luckily there is a dwarf cherry tree in the backyard of a relatives house I can take cuttings from. So this year I will be trying my hand at rooting tree cuttings.

[@RachellesGardenDiary]

If you air layer it, you'll get fruit sooner than rooting a cutting.

[@latauarobison6521]

I just bought some for my new apple tree I’m getting ready to plant. Thank you for sharing your success with us on how to protect our new fruit trees.

[@timjones1583]

I use powdered hydrated lime. Mix it up like a paint. Very cheap but effective. But I might try mixing DE with it.

[@Latebloomershow]

Such a good tutorial!

[@DreadlockPatriot]

I’m going to experiment with this and squash vines….. I’ve heard of people mixing diatomaceous earth with Elmer’s glue and successfully keeping the vine borers out, but Ive always been wary about the Elmer’s glue part… I’ll try this though!!

[@ScottHead]

Hey now there's an idea. I didn't even think about this product helping with vine borers.

[@tmd7859]

Awesome! I may get squash after all this year!

[@DreadlockPatriot]

@@ScottHead ordered mine last night! I’ll let you know how it goes 😄

[@fvrrljr]

Elmer's glue all kindergarten children from the 60's grew big and strong

[@tpaw6908]

Thank you Scott we're all drying out. This is great. Have a blessed day Eatch this week's upcoming storms be safe prayers for all the last 2weeks we're horrific ❤🙏

[@Latebloomershow]

I’m sure in your hot climate this will really help your trees to weather the climate.

[@bobertcronos8433]

I bought some tree paint stuff a while back and have yet to do this. Thanks for the reminder😅 I'll do this tomorrow!

[@juliannegill5486]

Thank you for your experience on whitewashing and the discount code!

[@eljardinperdido]

Great demo and fantastic explanation of product!

[@IVOrganic]

🤩🙌

[@CarolinaOmaSteph]

Interesting product and thank you for the demo. I always have food grade diatomaceous earth on hand. Anytime I use diatomaceous I wear a face covering under abundance of caution. I worked as a manager in a dusty trade environment for decorative aggregates for pets.

[@WILLITGROW]

thats great sir i will be getting this product for my new plumb trees.

[@missmary1712]

As always, great information. Thank you.

[@kath-phlox]

Great find Scott.

[@renee2005]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@fvrrljr]

*i never thought of diatomaceous earth, used it to kill bed bugs. for whitewash i use Cal - spanish for slacked lime, we use it for making tortillas, preparation on the hominy for pozole. for whitewash i also use crushed drywall it's gypsum*

[@heather482]

Ty very much. Blessings

[@wsrtid]

Why not just use hydrated lime? Much cheaper and 100% organic.

[@iamawinner6137]

Thank you 🌳

[@aperson1181]

I have an older cherry tree and the trunk is damaged, what do I use to "seal" it?

[@MarleneHudson-Sanders]

My trees are 3 years old and already have sun damage. I didn’t know to paint them. Should I still paint them this late?

[@Latebloomershow]

What microphone are you using, Scott?

[@ScottHead]

Its a Rode Wireless Go II, a real game changer for me. I dialed in the gain on their little app and adjusted it so that my sound is always the same volume just where I like it, so no fiddling with audio in post. As a one-person operation, I think I found my set up that works for me. The mic receiver sits on the hot shoe of my camera, which is a Panasonic Lumix DC-G100, a wildly capable little micro 4/3 cam. Its pretty tough too, and you know we put our cameras through a workout outdoors with filthy hands and varying weather conditions.

[@ScottHead]

That's my whole rig: instagram.com/p/ClWlsjSJMdv/

[@ann7318]

I have food grade diatomaceous earth, can I use it?

[@scotmhead]

Not sure, you could try it. I'm not sure what else they put in this stuff to make it bind.

[@ivanyisky]

I have some too. I would like to know what essential oils are in it

[@teresaamsler5083]

Folks, diatomaceous earth is micro fossil diatoms. This is used by poultry keepers, organic gardeners, and mindful property owners. There is no "binder". If it gets wet, it must be spread again to be effective. It kills insects by getting into their exoskeletons and plugs up their breathing tubes- spiracles. A must use organic product for me in all the above uses.

[@wendyburston3132]

Nice product review. Wish there was a similar product in Canada. Shipping costs are a deterrent.

[@ScottHead]

Give it a month or two, IV Organics is about to be in Canada if I remember correctly from our affiliate meeting yesterday. Check back in a month or two.

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Wendy-- We should be stocked in Amazon-Canada warehouses within the next 30 days! Charles :-)

[@larryabrams3559]

I live in west central AL. I have 5 young peach trees, maybe 4/5 yrs, never had a crop due to late frost. Is there anything to spray to help this, other than building a roof over them???HELP

[@sonyjisho8692]

Will this prevent from rodents biting tree trunks like ground hogs biting my young plum tree?

[@elizabethbalbon939]

I'm from the Philippines. I am not sure if I can get diatomaceous earth here. I want to put it on my mulberry and guava trees especially it's here. summer.

[@JennySimon206]

You should take the apples off that tree till it's bigger no? Expending a lot of energy when the tree is still small and should concentrate on growing? Plus the apples are heavy

[@ScottHead]

No they are going to help weigh the limbs down to force a more horizontal growth habit, which in turn helps the tree grow more fruiting spurs. I did thin heavily so the branches won't break. Also, keeping the trees small, backyard orchard culture is being practiced. :-)

[@EastxWestFarms]

Great info. Can I still paint the trees that have already leafed out?

[@ScottHead]

Yes, I just did some yesterday.

[@EastxWestFarms]

@@ScottHead thanks! Adding to my to do list

[@sonnyamoran7383]

Can you add the DE to other things such as coco coir when "mixing" your soil? If so, would it help with controlling some garden pests?

[@ScottHead]

I'm not really a fan of broadly deploying diatomaceous earth since it also effects beneficial insects and earthworms. I'd not mix it into soil.

[@sonnyamoran7383]

@Scott Head I kinda figured that, but had to ask. Thanks 😊

[@SandW6384]

Saw a video of yours that you made using the white washing a few months ago. Bought some of the brown iv organics brown 3 in 1 and did my pears and single apple tree, did the entire tree trunk and branches. Trees are only in their 2 full season and are in full sun from mid morning to sun set every day. I am storing the rest in the fridge, is that good enough?

[@ScottHead]

It might do OK in the fridge.

[@SandW6384]

@@ScottHead ok thanks I plan on doing it again in the summer. It gets hot as all heck there in the summer. In southern NJ. Thanks for the reply!

[@ann7318]

does it wash off in the rain?

[@scotmhead]

No, not once it is dry.

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Ann 👋 IV Organic WhiteWash & 3-in-1 products last about as long as synthetic paints- which is about 1-2 years when brushed-on application. Also, depends on how fast the coated plant is growing & may need reapplication. As a foliar spray (very thin & light protection) it will offer your plants protection for about 3 months. Let me know if you have any other questions! 🌱👍

[@ingevansand9180]

On my new property there are some very old fruit trees with bark that is loose. Should I peel the bark of before painting?

[@ScottHead]

Hmm, unless you see dusty wood debris or active insect infestation, I'd let the tree shed in due time.

[@tiptopgirl4124]

@Scott Head How long will this IVOrg DE whitewash stay on the tree trunks ? Will rain wash it off?

[@ScottHead]

It lasts about a season then needs replacing. It expands and diffuses as the tree grows.

[@nicholasdemarest4254]

One question I live in apple country northeast pa and on the new York border. They do not paint or treat there trees. Is that a southern or western way to treat your trees?

[@ScottHead]

Yes, mainly because we have the high temps combined with the direct sunlight. Wouldn't be as concerned if we just had the direct sun and temperate summers but we get 14 hours of direct sun and 100+ degree days.

[@globalguru8891]

Sir by mistake i used Acrylic paint added 50% water to white wash my young stone fruits plants stump.will that harm my trees?? Plz answer plz

[@ScottHead]

No it will be fine, but there are better ways. Folks have been using the Acrylic for years.

[@JennySimon206]

I can't afford that stuff but I probably have all the ingredients on hand.

[@fvrrljr]

use drywall scraps. peel the paper crush the drywall to powder

[@stephaniebradley3623]

Will this stuff kill the algae on my old apple trees? I live in Tennessee where it's very humid and my apple trees are covered in algae

[@rebeccadees2300]

What do you think about the spray on version?

[@ScottHead]

The IVOrganics version? It is good for a general dusting of diatomaceous earth but it is not a whitewash.

[@rebeccadees2300]

@@ScottHead thank you ☺️

[@denniscarpenter4427]

Would it protect fig trees from ambrosia beetles?

[@ScottHead]

It would likely deter them, they aren't super-bugs.

[@cheungon5123]

I would like to know where can I buy the whitewash ? Thanks.

[@Gordie1450]

Woke up to 6” of snow

[@lynetteledoux2845]

I wonder if this IV Organics diatomaceous earth would deter sapsuckers on the oak trees.

[@sheilam4964]

Essential Oils? Which one?

[@IVOrganic]

Garlic, Cinnamon, Clove, Peppermint, Castor, Rosemary & Spearmint Oils.

[@sheilam4964]

@@IVOrganic Thank you.

[@ralphcooper6550]

Where do you find this product?

[@Latebloomershow]

You’re lucky you don’t have to worry about deer destroying those young trees.

[@Annette-tq2rl]

I just ordered the Trio gift pack and used your coupon code. Thank You so much.

[@jeffreythomas2787]

Thanks I was looking for this info.I two red ds I planted in 22,if I can find that coating I will use it😊🎉 f j b 😊