can this be used on apple trees specifically? If so when (before/after budding, before flowering etc.? how often...
1183502
I've used it in the morning on my roses and apple espalier when they seem least stressed from heat. The apple espalier had flowered and the new green leaves were showing powdery mildew. It seems to have eliminated the disease.
1183503
I have used this on my apple trees early in the morning. This was after flowering, it was in treatment of rust. The neem oil was effective, but a temporary solution. I ended up removing all of the cedar from the property as a more permanent solution. This neem oil is highly effective in controlling garden pests, mold, fungus, etc. We've been extremely impressed!
1725622
I have applied it within a foot or so of peonies and blackberries with no problems whatsoever. Keep it off the foliage of your berry plants
673050
Never tried it for that, I recommend Safer brand organic Sulfur spray. You spray this organic sulfur liquid on you plants during the vegetation cycle a few times, and 2 weeks after your plants start to flower. Then no more. It makes the stem and plant mold and mildew free. Just do not spray on after the flowers or fruits begin to produce, as it can then effect the flavors... And mold and mildew have a tuff time growing in sunlight or use at least a 600 watt sodium bulb if indoors. Also this is an oil based extract and I would think it would not mix well with water to apply it to plants. good luck
87515
This would be great with the bitter apple spray I currently use. I spray the babies and just about no more nipping.
623240
Never tried it, but I just re-applied to my fruit trees' new growth. This morning I found some of the leaves and new shoots with the dried liquid on it nibbled!! Darn, the deer here no longer mind it.
2058257
I have used a full bottle on my 12 Japanese Privets on 2 different occasions, over the past year. The suckers come up with less frequency, especially mid-trunk (I still have suckers on the bottom, but less after every treatment). My privets are still blooming and growing happily. So - I can only attest the answer to this question for Japanese Privets, and when used as directed - in that case, I see no harm to my trees. And MUCH less work for me.
1349632
It can be applied at any time, but best applied during the growing season-- and that's usually spring. If your plants are being infested now, then apply now, as this will not harm your tree and hedges. HOWEVER, people and animals SHOULD NOT EAT the fruit of your plants, as this is a systemic insecticide. Also, this insecticide has been implicated in harming good insects, such as bees, and small birds, such as humming birds. Use with caution.
1061131
Depending on how much fungus is on the plant it can be treated monthly. If this is the first time you are using this product follow the directions, my peach tree had a severe case of fungus, I had a botanist come by, he recommended that I use the treatment every week for a month then only use it monthly. Once the frost sets in stop using it, apply it again in the spring, once per month. I hope this helps.
1732421
It worked great on my hawthorns that had a lot of blight. Apply at least 2x couple weeks apart. Then follow up with miracle grow to Feed the bushes
709130
It won't work well unless you cut off the narrower part of the pear before you put it on the prongs. Apples work well because they are round.
2006718
I have used this on every plant, tree and shrub I have with NO problem. It's fantastic. I have a Dogwood and it did fine. Once you start using it you will be able to see if you have applied enough, or if you need to add more. I tried to "skimp" so let me save you the trouble. Use as directed!
2211095
I used it in spring when tree first got leaves and when it was not raining alot. I wanted tree to absorb as much as it would. I have also used it this fall. It seems to have helped some. This is the first year i have used it though.
1585627
I'm not sure how it would work on a fruit-bearing citrus tree. I used this product on a Southern Live Oak and it worked really well. In fact, I bought some more. I apply it about four times a year. Initially the leaves of the oak tree were yellow and I could see light-green "veins" on the leaf, which I believe is an indication of iron deficiency. They turned green a few days after the application of this product. Regarding the surfactant, I am not familiar with it, so can't provide any advice about adding it.
173219
It is recommended to use this product in springtime when the tree leaves are emerging. That is when the insecticide has the greatest flow from the tree roots upward. I used it late summer in hope that there was still some capillary action to draw this drench into the tree.Use it once a year. I recommend boring 1 inch to 2 inch holes into the dirt near the base of the tree to contain the run-off and serve the root system more quickly.
689170
Yes, I did a ton of apples, actually that is what I bought it for. Works great, just cut them up some.Good luck.
417398
You should spray the trees several times when dormant to prevent the leaf curl problem. I don't think that anything would work after the leafs are infected.
1070154
Yes, I do that all the time. I put Miracle-Grow sometime. Liquid form will do fine too. I also use flower boost + Ross fertilizer for flowering trees. One last note, make sure you dilute it with adequate amount of water. Otherwise, you will burn your plant.