Re: [apple-crop] Scythe (pelargonic acid)

2012-02-15 Thread Peter Werts
Jon, Thanks, as you may recall I am responsible for updates to the Red Tomato Eco Apple Protocol. I evaluate and update this list annually with input from folks such as yourself. This product is on our protocol, so I am just trying to find out more about it. Thanks, Peter

Re: [apple-crop] Scythe (pelargonic acid)

2012-02-15 Thread Jon Clements
I have used it and it is briefly referenced in our New England Tree Fruit Management Guide: http://fruit.umext.umass.edu/2011netfmg/8-weed.pdf It works solely as a local contact herbicide. Best results are achieved with the higher rate, and then it becomes quite expensive. As Win alluded, other p

[apple-crop] Scythe (pelargonic acid)

2012-02-14 Thread Peter Werts
Hello All, Has anyone used Scythe (pelargonic acid) for control of root suckers on apple trees? It is labeled for this use and for burn-down control of both annual and perennial broadleaves and grasses. I find no references at all to this product in the New England, Mid-Atlantic, Cornell and