Spraying Fruit Trees and Garden Plants for Insects, Fungus, & Disease | Come, Let us Spray!

Come, Let us Spray! Spraying fruit trees and garden plants can be an important part of supporting your orchard or garden's success. Although spraying isn't my first desire, it is sometimes the only effective option againts the various pests and pathogens you encounter on your plants. Fruit tree and plant spray comes in many forms, including organic terrific options. Spraying your fruit trees and garden plants isn't especially complicated, and I hope this video gives you the confidence to give your plants the support they need.
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[@butterlite100]

I love your videos! I don’t even have any fruit trees, but you make learning so fun!! I hope you will post videos on more than just fruit trees, you are so fun to “hang out” with and learn from!

[@TheBusyGardener]

One of the most appreciated comments ever! I'm grateful that I'm not getting in the way of the learning, because that's why the channel exists. We're putting in terraced grow beds into our yard, so there will be a LOT more garden/veggie content coming once that is situated.

[@CBGRAPHICSAirbrushArt]

Great video. Thanks for sharing 👍🏽

[@cocinandoconlillie5062]

Thank you for all the great information. Great video!

[@TheBusyGardener]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AnnieKing-yq7no]

Y ou are good,txs so much for your tips

[@simlowsb]

Thanks for the video bro

[@theb.u.g.lifefarm]

Peace TBG, this video is very informative, practical, and useful. We’re certified organic farmers and stay with organic solutions at all costs. With that stated, We use neem oil and Iv organic products and are delighted to say that we’ve had no problems whatsoever. Thanks for the upload. Peace & positive vibes!

[@TheBusyGardener]

Thanks! Using the right tool/product makes all the difference!

[@kimranahmed]

what lv organic products you using bug life? I got neem oil wonder if thats enough to take care of avocado leaves holes and edges eaten up? Also have a wax jambu thats end of every leaf is curled and rounded off , wonder if I'd need anything else

[@annereyes6394]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@TheBusyGardener]

You bet! Thanks for watching

[@joannejohnson6393]

Thanks for an informative video!

[@TheBusyGardener]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ash1570]

Thankyou so much ! This has helped me heaps

[@TheBusyGardener]

So glad it helped!! I'm gonna spray in the next couple days

[@NJCALI]

Love the content

[@TheBusyGardener]

Thank you!

[@waynesallans9162]

Excellent and very helpful

[@TheBusyGardener]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SG-ce7ji]

❤️🙏

[@aboudezoa]

Thank you ! This really what I’m looking for !looking to the mountains behind you feels like this is Rancho Cucamonga or Upland 😅

[@TheBusyGardener]

Glad it helped! You nailed the mountain range, here in Rancho

[@tbluemel]

Another great video, Cameron! Best of all, you look very healthy! I use a Gilmour hose end sprayer and I love it! You just put the chemical in the container, set the knob to the right mix setting and start spraying. Very good coverage and you can tilt it to get the undersides of the leaves. Saves a lot of time. Do you ever use systemics?

[@TheBusyGardener]

I think for someone who has a decent amount of spraying to do, a hose end sprayer is hard to beat for ease of use. With systemics: I'm reluctant to spray anything that will be taken in to the plant's system, especially when I plan to eat parts of the plant such as fruit and leaves. There are also a number of systemics which negatively impact beneficial insects and pollinators, which further sours me on the idea.

[@tbluemel]

@@TheBusyGardener Have you ever had to deal with borers?

[@biglou4452]

I was wondering what was that called on my citrus thanks leaf minor👍

[@marcuspowell2510]

👍🏾

[@daCUTE187]

This video was SUPER helpful for me! We bought a house that came with persimmons trees and the leaves have black spots on them ) the whole tree! I have no idea what to buy and what to do to cure it so that it can produce good healthy fruit. Thank you for explaining what I have been looking at at the stores! :)

[@TheBusyGardener]

I love hearing how this helped give you some guidance. It can feel overwhelming! Best of luck with your persimmon 😊

[@TheBusyGardener]

Spraying can be annoying! Know what's more annoying than spraying? DEAD PLANTS AND TREES... I often miss the window of opportunity to spray, even though it's needed. How have you used sprays in your orchard or garden? *Links (affiliate) to the sprays/sprayers shown in this video* General Purpose Spray:* amzn.to/377RIzk Dormant Spray (oil): amzn.to/3d1rAKu Spinosad (organic) Insecticide: amzn.to/3rVPD1p Copper Fungicide Spray: amzn.to/3plTzao Hand Pressure Sprayer: amzn.to/3qfLZPv Backpack Sprayer: amzn.to/3d5y0s3

[@Zahra141]

Hi great video thanks, but I have one question. This June my apple tree dropped all of its new apples, how can I prevent this happening again next year?

[@cassnot3710]

Which product would work on the peach brown rot? Last year I had over 5 gallons of peaches that had the brown rot. I had my tree pruned over the winter, however I only had a single peach this year.

[@HotStepper89]

I also used to struggle with the pronunciation of "mycorrhizae" until I realised it is two words glued together 😅 "myco" meaning fungi; as in mycology, the science that studies fungi. And "rhizae" meaning roots, the easy way to remember is that most berries are propagated by rhizomes, which are literally root cuttings.

[@TheBusyGardener]

You are SO right...😊 I'm usually a stickler on things (in general) being pronounced and spelled correctly, so this is a great feedback.

[@xodroid9853]

This is pretty helpful. But my tree that came with my house is like 30 ft tall. None of these videos ever show someone working on a tall tree. Hopefully I will find one that talks about that. I know the tree has got some fungus and I'm trying to find out how restore it. We've never gotten a usable crop out of it.

[@total2go]

7:40 Hose-end Sprayer.

[@theresaparodi6027]

Really good information. I've been using the copper stray on my olive trees for a few years now; I also sprayed my two new peach trees early January (Northern Calif.) because they showed signs of peach tree curl after bringing them home early March of last year. My peach trees are budding (no flowers) so I will spray again; but when should I spray my lemon and lime trees for leaf minors -- some have fruit and some don't. You showed Captain Jacks Dead Bug on the screen. That's what i plan on using. Thanks!

[@TheBusyGardener]

Hi Theresa! If using a Spinosad based organic insecticide like this: amzn.to/3rVPD1pi , Start spraying when a new flush of growth emerges and the first signs of leaf miner damage are found and repeat sprays every 7-14 days. Your flowers aren't on the new tender growth, so limit any spraying to these new leaves and stems (if affected).

[@theresaparodi6027]

@@TheBusyGardener i just image googled citrus leaf miner damage and I don’t have the tunnel looking damage but I do have leaves that look crinkled. Could this be too much nitrogen? 🐞

[@SDMev1982]

Great Video Cameron. I didn’t spray this year because it seemed somewhat confusing but this will clarify things. I’m in San Diego and we got black spots on our apple leaves and fruit last year. It was drier this year so I’m hoping for the best. My nectaplum, pluot and Santa Rosa plum haven’t had bud break yet. Should be good to still spray right?

[@TheBusyGardener]

If they haven't broken bud yet, spray away! As a general rule, I won't spray more than the affected and adjoining trees, and will only spray in response to a known infestation/issue. You can be proactive instead, especially if you're seeing the same issues crop up annually, but I try to limit spraying when I can.

[@SDMev1982]

@@TheBusyGardener good to know. I think I’ll let the non affected plants go this year and keep my eye on them. Thanks for the reply!

[@shirleydraper4246]

Can you use fungicide cpper spray when there fruit on tree already? Plz HELP

[@LUCKEY11202.]

Great channel, I learned a great deal about citrus, but would you please cover avocado trees. My mother has two avocado trees and after 7 years,still haven’t produced any avocados.

[@daiyen1806]

wat to spray for jackfruit little fruit?

[@Animal_lower]

Can I still spray my peach tree even though its flowers and leaves have already come out and leaves look very curved? Or should I wait until winter? There’s no flowers no more.

[@sajidpatel9523]

How often should you spray didn't mention

[@missiegooch1217]

Thank you I hope I can help my trees. We’ve planted several fruit trees about 10 years ago and they are riddled with bugs and things that we do not know how to eradicate. Cherry, peach, apple, plum and pear. They all have some stuff going on and we feel so dumb not knowing how to help them 😩

[@TheBusyGardener]

It's so tough to be attacked from multiple pests! The best approach is prevention, so spraying when bug eggs are overwintering or at first sign of bugs. Wishing you luck out there!

[@garybasic7406]

Very good video I would emphasize however that mixing sulfur with the copper fungicide would create an acid that would not be beneficial for fruit trees and at the beginning of the video should be noted instead of the end of the video as people won't finish the video oftentimes thank you

[@oksanakreitlein7495]

Hello Cameron!!!! I really enjoy your video you talk about All this details which we need for our fruit trees.... I really liked your instructive video but I have some questions for you, Is it possible to mix all 3 products together and spray all fruit trees with this product 3 in 1???????? I read in some articles that they advise to mix with doormat oil and copper Together and spray.... What do you think?? What is your advice??? Thank you very much...Oksana...

[@TheBusyGardener]

Are you talking about mixing the whitewash with the oil and copper? I suppose it could work! As long as it doesn't keep the whitewash from adhering to the plants

[@markpeters5584]

I have got fungi on my apple tree how can i tret it but it is starting to bub what can i do

[@GanusjaFarmerJohn]

Hi, my citrus trees have that miner/ deformed leaves. When we kill it ( we have done it ince before) is there a way to get rid of the ugly leaves?

[@TheBusyGardener]

Hi Anna! The affected leaves, though ugly, are producing food for the tree. If you've treated the tree for leaf miner: unless you want to remove them for looks, it's ok to leave them on the tree.

[@ellengal56]

So what does it mean “to break bud” ? The buds on my fruit trees are super swollen and some are slightly open, is it to late to spray dormant oil spray?

[@TheBusyGardener]

I would spray right now. You want to spray before the blooms are open. A few open blooms is no biggie

[@NorthState.]

To confirm, I want to spray the All Season early in the dormant season an the Fungicide before budding ?

[@TheBusyGardener]

Depends on what you're combating! Check the label on your product for specifics on your scenario. That's when I've used those products for the issues on my trees

[@QuickCookie]

Hi, what about your cherry trees? Do you spray them also?

[@TheBusyGardener]

I only spray trees when there is evidence of some issue, or if I know there will be an issue if I don't spray. I'd have no issue spraying my cherries, but haven't had the need to.

[@ameliadavid8857]

Right now I have a few tomatoes 🍅 plants and it's flowering now But a fungus look like white powder but it's flies under the leaves 🍃 I need a home made spray🎉❤

[@TheBusyGardener]

Sounds like it could be powdery mildew! A great way to knock it out is with baking soda. Google this for more instructions

[@RPA.Tijuana]

What city are you in? Thanks!!!

[@deborahfrederick916]

I already have blossoms on some of my citrus here in South Florida. Is it too late to spray?

[@TheNeelaAsmaan]

Hi, where can I buy hybrid fruit plants like pluerry, nectaplum? I live in Orange county CA. Thanks!

[@TheBusyGardener]

Yes! www.davewilson.com/home-gardens/where-to-buy-dwn-trees

[@supernova6177]

My baby peach tree leaves are slightly white :(

[@TheBusyGardener]

Sounds like it could be a fungal issue. Fungicide spray could help, even if just to contain the spread

[@doristhompson544]

Can I spray after my pear tree bloomed and the flowers fell.

[@TheBusyGardener]

Yup! Spray away 😊

[@biglou4452]

What kills the leaf minor?

[@TheBusyGardener]

Spinosad based organic insecticide like this: amzn.to/3rVPD1p

[@biglou4452]

Thanks👍

[@snewp90]

you say don’t spray when in bloom but they’re eating all my fruit. how do i remove aphids during fruit ?

[@TheBusyGardener]

Spray after they've moved from blooms to having set fruit!

[@snewp90]

@@TheBusyGardener so i can spray the trees with fruits and spray the fruits covered in pests?

[@Samandcolbygirls.2024]

American pronunce Fungicide incorrectly its not funjus its Fungus its not Funjicide its Fungicide

[@TheBusyGardener]

We like to be a little different

[@archmasterone]

Bugs are smart? Most bugs are Democrats, not so smart.

[@haciendaadelia5278]

Really Arch? Turning a garden video political? What an #$&@%$!

[@alexdgomex100]

@@haciendaadelia5278there’s always one😂