Not to doubt the advice regarding "foliage feeding the cut from above"----but how does that relate to the theory of apical dominance we used to hear about? -------------------------------------------- On Tue, 3/21/17, David Kollas <kol...@frontier.com> wrote:
Subject: Re: [Apple-Crop] Pruning cuts To: "Apple-Crop discussion list" <apple-crop@virtualorchard.com> Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 11:13 AM Dean: I use Doc Farwell’s Seal and Heal (green) or the similar Doc Farwell’s Grafting Seal on cuts thatI think will not heal over within two or three years if they do not slope enough to shed rain over theraised lip of new growth. Wood rot develops on wounds that provide wet conditions favorable to decay. Large cuts made to permit grafting do not heal rapidly if there is no foliage feeding the cut fromabove. Observe temperature limitations on the label. David KollasKollas OrchardTolland, CT On Mar 9, 2017, at 2:47 PM, Dean <d...@berrypatchfarm.com> wrote: We have made some large cuts, 4-6" seems like some latex paint would be helpful (apples). Realize standard advice says no But ready for advice. Thanks 77 tues forecast 15 tomorrow night in central Iowa. Regards, Dean Www.berrypatchfarm.com _______________________________________________ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.com http://virtualorchard.com/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.com http://virtualorchard.com/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop _______________________________________________ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.com http://virtualorchard.com/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop
