Re: [apple-crop] Frost protection via overhead sprinklers made mattersworse?

I broke one open with my fingernail and saw the pearly whites. Thanks for the tip David! Rye Hefley So Cal -- On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 1:25 PM PST David Doud wrote: slice some incipient fruit thru the equator with your thumbnail or a knife - healthy fruit will have

Re: [apple-crop] Frost protection via overhead sprinklers made mattersworse?

. Con Traas Ireland From: apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net on behalf of Rye Hefley Sent: Sun 02/02/2014 17:01 To: apple-crop@virtualorchard.net Subject: [apple-crop] Frost protection via overhead sprinklers made mattersworse? Hello, So last night

Re: [apple-crop] Frost protection via overhead sprinklers made mattersworse?

surprised if your trees were damaged by the ice. Con Traas Ireland From: apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net on behalf of Rye Hefley Sent: Sun 02/02/2014 17:01 To: apple-crop@virtualorchard.net Subject: [apple-crop] Frost protection via overhead sprinklers

[apple-crop] Dry Agri-Mycin shelf-life

be still good.  Is that true? Your wisdom is appreciated. Thanks, Rye Hefley So. Cal. ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop

Re: [apple-crop] Dry Agri-Mycin shelf-life

kept dry and away from light.  However, it will break down in light.  If your zip-lock bag was clear plastic and located on a windowsill, the product may have degraded at least to some extent.   Otherwise, it should be OK. On Feb 21, 2013, at 2:55 PM, Rye Hefley ducn...@yahoo.com  wrote: Hello

Re: [apple-crop] Agri-mycin delivery method

more encouraging to hear that the black spots aren't necessarily FB. I will look into the latex paint. Thanks for the suggestion. Rye Hefley So Cal -- On Wed, Feb 13, 2013 6:55 PM PST David A Rosenberger wrote: Hello, Rye -- Strep does NOT move systemically in plants

Re: [apple-crop] Removing Flowers by hand

wrapped around the buds such that you'd have to remove the leaves with the buds.  Or if it doesn't matter either way. Thanks, Rye Hefley So Cal From: maurice tougas appleman.maur...@gmail.com To: Apple-crop discussion list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net Sent

Re: [apple-crop] Removing Flowers by hand

Thanks for the advice Mo. I will spray. Rye Hefley So Cal -- On Sat, Feb 2, 2013 9:55 AM PST maurice tougas wrote: Rye, I'm going to assume you won't be able to do 100% flower removal, and I'm told there is nearly 0zero chance of resistance developing if you spray

[apple-crop] Removing Flowers by hand

way to manually remove flowers? I'm not looking to grow any fruit this year just scaffolding. Thanks, Rye Hefley So Cal ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop

Re: [apple-crop] Red Squirrel Feeding Causing Severe Apple losses along the Southern Champlain and nearby Vermont

I'm curious why trapping is out of the question? Rye Hefley So. Cal -- On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 9:10 AM PDT Kevin A. Iungerman wrote: Hello. I had a report from a NY grower near Whitehall NY, virtually astride the VT border, that he was being invaded by red squirrels

[apple-crop] Spongy fruit and watering intervals

, but is this going to affect the quality of the fruit? Thanks, Rye Hefley Future Farmers Marketer So. Cal.___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop

[apple-crop] Ants in blossoms

places or better to get rid of the ants so the aphids fall prey to their predators? Thanks, Rye Hefley Future Farmers Marketer___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop