Organic Fruit Tree Spray Schedules and Apple Tree Spray Guide

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Organic Fruit Tree Spray Schedules and Apple Tree Spray Guide

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Using organic sprays is one piece in puzzle when you are trying to keep your fruit trees healthy and productive. In this video, Orchard Consultant Mike Biltonen of knowyouroots.com talks about fruit tree sprays through the seasons with Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Photographs of apple tree bud phenology are by Jeff Nielsen Photography. #orchardpeople #fruittreespray #growingappletrees
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00:00 Introduction
01:13 When does the dormant season begin?
03:03 Types of fruit tree sprays for the dormant season
04:13 Phenological stages leading up to blossom time
06:56 Why to avoid foliar spray at blossom time
08:37 Fire blight spray options
12:30 After petal fall: spray applications
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@sandymilne224 Жыл бұрын

Spectacularly presented! Great photos and screen organization! Thanks

@Orchardpeople Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandy! Glad it’s helpful!

@bdogra7758 2 жыл бұрын

Great information

@rajeshbhandari4354 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I am from India Himachal Pradesh Thanks for great information

@brittanyfuller8723 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful information thank you 😊

@Orchardpeople Жыл бұрын

So glad it’s helpful!

@begamshahi4785 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful

@rosanadancel7225 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@TheBonsaiZone 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Susan, good information for us!

@Orchardpeople 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Nigel!

@sudburysoccer8654 4 жыл бұрын

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

@markbelanger5757 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice!

@jimmyj8936 3 ай бұрын

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

@Orchardpeople 3 ай бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

@tcotroneo 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@user-xp9jr8js5f Жыл бұрын

😅😅p

@carriesmith-th9et Жыл бұрын

Watching from Ireland

@Orchardpeople Жыл бұрын

Welcome to my channel!

@dakshlakhta2962 3 жыл бұрын

Nic information..

@kaleefong4289 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@cbak1819 10 ай бұрын

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

@Orchardpeople 8 ай бұрын

Good point!

@kashmiriwanderer8701 3 жыл бұрын

Watching from Kashmir

@anamokena-nicol1903 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@mejaydu 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Orchardpeople 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

@@Orchardpeople Thank you.

@deepaksainseth9265 2 жыл бұрын

Bloom

@ISayFinn 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@senzaization Ай бұрын

Really we’ll done.

@Orchardpeople Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@evanoliver4297 3 жыл бұрын

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

@bablusweeta2968 4 жыл бұрын

How to control root Boror???

@cbak1819 10 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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!

@desolatesurfer8651 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Orchardpeople 4 жыл бұрын

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

@stevelewis8919 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Isacol 4 жыл бұрын

what will you use for fruit tree borers?

@Orchardpeople 4 жыл бұрын

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. :-)

@michelbisson6645 Жыл бұрын

Good

@Orchardpeople Жыл бұрын

Hope it was helpful!

@michelbisson6645 Жыл бұрын

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

@bakhtawarkhan5101 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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!

@Machobuck1317 Жыл бұрын

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

@Orchardpeople Жыл бұрын

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?

@MrBob58o 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

You may find Nigel palmers book helpful:

@Orchardpeople 4 ай бұрын

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@hackyourheart5235 4 жыл бұрын

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

@judithmartinenriquez491 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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/

@eddebatte9905 2 ай бұрын

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

@Orchardpeople Ай бұрын

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

@eddebatte9905 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

Depends which spray!

@eddebatte9905 2 ай бұрын

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

@Orchardpeople Ай бұрын

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

@clncaaquintero3595 3 жыл бұрын

how much neem oil for apple?

@maureensexsmith-west3109 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Orchardpeople 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@trixi_malone5793 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@garrettinthegreatoutdoors7580 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Orchardpeople 3 жыл бұрын

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/

@JamesJones-gj1ii 2 жыл бұрын

Cedar apple rust. Any ideas ?

@Orchardpeople 2 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Orchardpeople 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@pz5341 4 жыл бұрын

The link to his pdf doesn't work.

@Orchardpeople 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@farmbrough Жыл бұрын

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

@Orchardpeople Жыл бұрын

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

@gabeolson-jensen8676 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

for what is calcium? thanks

@swannoir7949 3 ай бұрын

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

@rahuljholta1415 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Orchardpeople 4 жыл бұрын

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

@BRIANLIMBARO 5 ай бұрын

@NelsonZAPTM 2 ай бұрын

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

@Orchardpeople 2 ай бұрын

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

@JoseGonzales-ul9sv 4 жыл бұрын

Not all trees go dormant

@Orchardpeople 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

@jaredyatesdotcom 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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/