i have several red delicious apple trees. i get nice apples .but the apples get black spots all over the outsi

Question

i need to know what to do about black spots. or what i need to spray the tree with to take care of this problem .no stupid answers please

Answer 1

It is a fungal disease. To control it you must spray a fungicide like Captan. Bonide makes a product called Fruit Tree Spray and it has both fungicide and insecticide in it so you can control insects too while you are preventing this disease. If your L&G center doesn't carry Bonide ask the tech there for a similar substitute. Instructions will be on the bottle,

Answer 2

I have the Washington Winesap and the Red delicious apples. I spray according to directions, before the flowers bud. After the bees pollinate, then just as the apples are forming. I do it again when the apples are small. About four times during growing. This could be black spot from to much moisture, Do not water the apples, mother nature will take care of that. Watch for bacterial infections and insects, leaf spot, etc. I also spray for bacterial infections.

You won't believe this but, I had trouble with the sun, the trees warmed up faster on the East side in the morning, causing the bark to split, infection setting in. I wrapped the trees to stop this. Lot's of problems you have to stay on top of. You local extension service can help you.

Answer 3

you must spray the tree before the apples are ready for picking. when they are still tiny flowers or tiny apples.