Home Orchard Spray Schedule *  

Timing		Spray
APPLES & PEARS
Dormant (bud swell)	-	Dorm. Oil & Lime Sulphur
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)	-	Dorm. Oil & 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)	-	Dorm. Oil & 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.

Copper Sulfate 7.0% Fungicide

Spray or Dust 

(Bordeaux Modern Replacement)

    An old organic spray modernized and still around for good reason. Controls Black rot on grapes, Leaf curl on peaches, and scab and bitter rot on apples. For controlling fungal diseases on various vegetables, flowers, ornamentals and fruits.

Won’t burn plants