Could you please tell me exactly what applying dormant oil in the spring does for my fruit trees?
Thanks.
2007-05-02 13:26:13 · 3 answers · asked by dennispatterson58 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
It is applied only BEFORE the buds leaf out. It helps prevent insect infestations.
Once the buds have leafed out, you can use the oil in a less concentrated solution to help kill insects only. It does not work to kill fungus colonies.
2007-05-02 14:34:48 · answer #1 · answered by houseplant doctor 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dormant oil sprayed on fruit trees in early spring keeps them from blooming too early and so the cold weather at night won't kill the fruit.. If the blooms are killed by cold weather or a frost there will be no fruit.
2007-05-02 14:04:43 · answer #2 · answered by born again 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It smothers bugs. On peaches, it smothers plum curico bugs. But be sure and check and make sure it is not too hot to use it first.
2007-05-02 13:49:10 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋