DEER & BIRD PROTECTION

    Home Orchard Spray Schedule *  

APPLES  &  PEARS   Timing                        Spray
Dormant (bud swell)	-	Dormant Oil
Pre-pink	-	Fruit Tree Spray
Bloom	-	Fire Blight Spray
Petal Fall (when bees are gone - to prevent  insects & diseases)	-	Fruit Tree Spray
2 Weeks later &  every 10-14 days until  2 weeks before harvest	-	Fruit Tree Spray
PEACHES,  PLUMS, NECTARINES,  APRICOTS & CHERRIES
Dormant (bud swell)	-	Lime Sulphur
Pink Tips  (before blooms open)	-	Fruit Tree Spray
Bloom   (to prevent brown rot)	-	Captan
Petal Fall (when bees are gone - to prevent  insects & diseases)	-	Fruit Tree Spray
2 Weeks later &  every 10-14 days until  2 weeks before harvest	-	Fruit Tree Spray
GRAPES
Dormant (bud swell)	-	Lime Sulphur
Pre-bloom / 1/2" green growth & every 7 days until bloom (for insects & diseases)	-	Fruit Tree Spray
Bloom (to prevent black rot)	-	Captan
Post Bloom  (after bees are gone   - to prevent black rot & insects)	-	Fruit Tree Spray
2 Weeks later &  every 10-14 days until  2 weeks before harvest	-	Fruit Tree Spray

* This spray guide is simplified for easy use and at some time other products may be needed for special problems. Please check with your local extension service or call us. Always read chemical labels. Johnson Nursery can not be held liable for the misuse of any mentioned products.