Re: [Apple-Crop] Root dips

Hi In 1995 I dipped apple trees in a product for crown gall. The trees came from the nursery with galls on some trees. The worst trees were not planted. I did treat the remainder. That block is still in the ground. I did leave a check but have not noticed a difference. Those trees will removed

[Apple-Crop] root dip

What is the best recommendation for a root dip at planting time? We had an unknown problem last spring and we believe we should go back to dipping the roots before we plant like we did many years ago. What is the best product? Thanks Franklyn W. Carlson, Pres. Carlson Orchards, Inc. 115 Oak

[Apple-Crop] Oil application myth busting...???

True or false? 1.) When dormant, or late dormant, it's OK to put oil on when the night time temperatures drop below 32 F.? (Note the Damoil label simply says do not apply when the temperature is below 32 F.) 2.) As buds break, and green tissues shows, tissue damage is more likely if oil is

[Apple-Crop] Root dips

Does anyone have experience using a biological fungicide as a pre-plant root dip? Art Kelly Kelly Orchards Acton, Maine Sent from my iPhone ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.com

Re: [Apple-Crop] root dip

Frank- What are you trying to control, insect or disease? What species- apple or stone fruit? Win > On Mar 29, 2018, at 3:38 PM, Franklyn Carlson > wrote: > > What is the best recommendation for a root dip at planting time? We had an > unknown problem last

Re: [Apple-Crop] Root dips

I know David Handley (UMaine) dips his strawberry plants with root shield (trichoderma) before planting. I haven't heard if anyone is dipping apple roots. Matthew Pellerin Treworgy Orchards Levant, Maine On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 7:15 AM, Arthur Kelly wrote: > Does