I lost ALL of my apple buds to apple scab! They didnt even make it to 1/8th inch fuit before they all fell off, dead...
So this year I definately took some time to research "Apple Scab" (Venturia inaequalis)
Here's some good tips I found:
Preventing Apple Scab
1 In the FALL, Burn all of the apple tree leaves to destroy any of last years fungus! Composting will not kill the spores.
2 Start Spraying during the "Pink" (right before the buds open), or when buds appear in wet weather. Continue weekly for 1st month, biweekly in 2nd month, or until all the flower pedals drop.
3 Spray again after Heavy Rains (wet for 6 hrs or more)
4 Lime-Sulfur is a good Chemical spray.
5 CHIVE TEA Chemical-Free Scab Spray- cut a bunch of chives and pour boiling water over them. Let steep until slightly cool, then strain. Spray a couple of times a week as a preventative measure.
You should also check out Gabrielle's Blog Page for Homemade Garden Spray Recipies- Treatments for: Apple Scab, Blossom Rot, Downy Mildew, Fungicides, Insects, Pests/Pets/&Animals, etc...
Pin Her Recipies here:
Resourse Origins:
1 home-orchard-apple-trees.com
2&3 mda.state.mn.us
3&4 oldandsold.com
5 davesgarden.com- Gabrielle's Blog Page (other remedies available!!!)
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