Vincent,
I would like to do alternate row spraying in the high density block
and at 4 mph, I noticed poor coverage similar to what Peter
mentioned. Are you guys going every row? Also, my rows are very,
very tight up against the deer fence and that speed it was hard to
get turned around
We use 1/2 rate from both sides for the coverage as opposed to full rate both
sides. Also you can mix for one block and then either add the water or more
material for the other block.
Art Kelly
Kelly Orchards
Acton, Maine
On Jun 9, 2014, at 4:04 AM, Nick Lucking wrote:
Vincent,
I would
Thanks for the responses. So when you guys use the spray controllers
do you try to maintain the same GPA across all blocks? Seems like if
you don't have one (like me) and you mix a tank to apply across
multiple training styles with varying row spacing the pesticide rate
per acre would be
] On Behalf Of Vincent Philion
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 8:07 AM
To: Apple-Crop
Subject: Re: [apple-crop] Sprayer Calibration Between Training Styles
Hi!
adjusted the gear speed so the GPA would match the free standing
block, tractor speed was way too fast ~4 MPH.
Why is 4MPH (6,5km/h) too fast? hills
Nick,
We use a TeeJet sprayer controller which allows us to change flow/pressure
based on tree density. At times this requires a change in travel speed and
or tractor rpms as well. Cost was about $1500, and at times the unit is a
bit of a headache.
Mo Tougas
On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 1:47 AM,
...@virtualorchard.net] On Behalf Of Peter Werts
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2014 5:22 AM
To: Apple-crop discussion list
Subject: Re: [apple-crop] Sprayer Calibration Between Training Styles
Nick,
You are correct. To maintain your target gallon per acre application of water
you need to consider
I saw that, too. I had a story earlier this year with Mark Ledebuhr, who was
attempting to devise such a system for a lower cost than the Raven.
Richard
On Jun 5, 2014, at 11:15 AM, Deirdre Birmingham deirdr...@gmail.com wrote:
I have an Ag-Tec sprayer, and old 3002. I have not heard of the
