Thanks George,
I was mostly wondering if I could mix one tank with calcium chloride
for apples and use it on peaches also. I was also wondering if there was
any firmness benefit. I also understand that chlorine and peaches may not
be a good mix.
Art Kelly
On Sun, Jun 16, 2013 at 6:42 PM, George Greene <g...@psu.edu> wrote:
> Hi All:
>
> I don't know any good reason to spray calcium on peaches.
>
> Is there a benefit you want to get?
>
> Having said that I do remember some research from India where the post
> harvest handling of peaches is mostly without refrigeration. As I recall
> they got a small benefit from the application of calcium. I doubt if there
> would be much benefit if you use refrigeration to retain postharvest life.
>
> Be well, George
>
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> On Jun 15, 2013, at 6:35 PM, Arthur Kelly wrote:
>
> Calcium chloride on peaches?
>
> Art Kelly
> Kelly Orchards
> Acton, ME
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