Early spring is the perfect time to plan spring spraying of fruit trees. Proper care treatments will strengthen the plants. It will also support in the fight against fungal and viral diseases as well as voracious pests. How to properly perform spring spraying of fruit trees and what preparations to use?
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When to start spring spraying of fruit trees?
In order for the applied spraying to have a chance to work and bring the expected effect, it should be carried out at the right time. Both spraying the trees too early and delaying the recommended date will result in a lack of effect. So how do you determine if the timing is right and when to start spraying?
There can be only one answer - it depends.
Unfortunately, we cannot give a specific date, because it changes every year, depending on the current weather conditions. The only way out of the situation, and at the same time a good way to determine the date of spring spraying, is a thorough inspection and systematic checking of the development phase of the trees. The weather has a big influence here, which is why the dates are usually movable and difficult to define unambiguously.
Particular attention should be paid to the leaf development phase, and the first spring spraying should be done before the leaf buds open. A good suggestion is also the spring schedule for spraying trees in the garden and the manufacturer's recommendations on the packaging of a specific preparation. In case of doubt, we always advise consulting a qualified employee of a garden store who has the appropriate knowledge in the field of plant care and protection.
How to inspect fruit trees before spring spraying?
Effective plant control will help you quickly identify the emerging problem and react before it is too late.
The most common fungal diseases affecting fruit trees include apple and pear scab, brown rot of stone fruit trees, powdery mildew, fine leaf spot, and fire blight. Determining the degree of infection and the type of disease will help you choose the right preparation and the optimal dose. We would like to point out that a very important thing in running a garden is the skillful watering of plants, which we write about in our article on how to water vegetables so that they grow better.
However, fungal diseases are not the only threat to your fruit trees. Equally dangerous are the pests that feed among the leaves, and which can spread to such an extent that effective combat is impossible. Omitting spring spraying of fruit trees to combat pests usually results in a drastic slowdown in the development of the plant, and thus in the subsequent yield.
Pests that attack fruit trees include, for example, spider mites, aphids, apple honeysuckle, leaf rollers, plum moth and fruiting bodies. Starting an effective fight against pests depends on the early detection of the problem, the type of pest and its number.
It is worth noting that the first recommended spring spraying is a preparation for overwintering pests. The procedure should be carried out quite early, at the turn of February and March. Emulpar 940 EC will be perfect for this role - an oil preparation containing saffron oil in its composition, thanks to which it can be safely used during the entire vegetation period, even on leafy trees.
Sprays intended for popular fruit trees
Below is a preview list of pesticides, including the most popular fruit trees.
SPRING APPLE TREE SPRAYING
apple scab – Miedzian 50 WP, Miedzian Extra 350 SC
apple powdery mildew - Siarkol 80WG
fire blight - Miedzian 50
aphids – Mospilan 20 SP, Primor 500 WG, Aztec 140 EW
SPRING SPRAYING OF STONE TREES
plum cyst - Syllite 65 WP
bacterial cancer - Miedzian 50 WP
leaf spot of stone fruit trees - Syllit 65 WP
spider mite, spider mite - preparations based on paraffin oil, e.g. Promanal 60 EC
SPRING PEAR SPRAYING
pear scab – Miedzian 50 WP, Mythos 300 SC
pear rust - Magnicur Gold
fire blight - Copper 50 WP
leaf rollers - Emulpar 940 EC
How to carry out spring spraying of fruit trees
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March protective treatments are crucial for the proper development of the plant, but you should remember about several important issues that may translate into their effectiveness.
Spraying should be carried out on a dry and windless day. Sprinkling during high sun exposure can burn the plant. In turn, planning activities just before the rain will end up rinsing the preparation from the tree.
The preparation should cover the entire surface of the plant very thoroughly and evenly, and oil-based pesticides should be sprayed until the preparation begins to drip from the leaves. The exception is Copper spray - in this case, point application to the infected area is recommended.
For spring spraying to have a chance to work, basic air temperature requirements must be met. The most popular preparations for spring spraying of fruit trees should be used at a temperature of at least 6ºC.
For spring spraying, a pressure sprayer with a selected capacity will work, which is distinguished by easy operation and comfortable use. Before starting work, be sure to protect your hands with protective gloves, and your face with an appropriate mask. Remember that spraying is chemical, so it can be harmful to your health.
When planning spring spraying, it is also worth considering the safety of beneficial insects, such as bees. Make sure that the agent does not spread to the nearby fields of rapeseed or other plants, and it is recommended to remove flowering weeds from the vicinity of the trees before spraying. If there are apiaries nearby, be sure to inform the beekeeper about the planned spraying, which will enable effective protection of insects.
If you are thinking about the next post-season spraying in the autumn, please see our article Autumn spraying of fruit trees in which we suggest what spraying should be done in the pre-winter period.
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