Re: [apple-crop] Copper and Dogs

2015-08-19 Thread Vincent Philion
Hi! Even if the smell was detectable ahead of visible symptoms, it would only happen after infection occurred. At that point, no spraying is possible. So I don’t see how smell would be useful (?) The only management option after infection is pruning out, which can’t be done by smell ;-) Also

Re: [apple-crop] Copper and Dogs

2015-08-19 Thread Fleming, William
...@virtualorchard.net] On Behalf Of lee elliott Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 5:19 AM To: apple-crop@virtualorchard.net Subject: [apple-crop] Copper and Dogs Just how much copper can be safely used in the pring for FB control, I use 2 oz in 100 gal , no sign of russet, have perfect completion even

[apple-crop] Copper and Dogs

2015-08-19 Thread lee elliott
Just how much copper can be safely used in the pring for FB control, I use 2 oz in 100 gal , no sign of russet, have perfect completion even on Pink Lady, and, it looks like we could use a lot more on nursery trees and young trees not fruiting yet. , Also as everybody knows the sickly sweet

Re: [apple-crop] Copper and Dogs

2015-08-19 Thread Once Upon a Meadow
@virtualorchard.net Subject: [apple-crop] Copper and Dogs Just how much copper can be safely used in the pring for FB control, I use 2 oz in 100 gal , no sign of russet, have perfect completion even on Pink Lady, and, it looks like we could use a lot more on nursery trees and young trees