Dean, Many if not most wood decay fungi are 'water molds' that need moisture and temperature to germinate and grow. Most latex / exterior paints are manufactured to 'seal' things up and can increase the incidence of disease. A WSU pathologist recommended a copper spray or adding copper to a white wash would be better than a sealing paint. Grafters use sealants to encourage the scion and trunk to callus and knit together before the tissues dry out and cease activity. Another disease management factor is if there are a number of trees/trunks with wood decay activity in the orchard. The more disease in the field increases risk and encourages treatment.
Tom and Rose Auvil PO Box 408 Orondo, WA 98843 tau...@nwi.net -----Original Message----- From: apple-crop [mailto:apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.com] On Behalf Of Dean Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2017 11:47 AM To: Apple-Crop Subject: [Apple-Crop] Pruning cuts We have made some large cuts, 4-6" seems like some latex paint would be helpful (apples). Realize standard advice says no But ready for advice. Thanks 77 tues forecast 15 tomorrow night in central Iowa. Regards, Dean Www.berrypatchfarm.com _______________________________________________ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.com http://virtualorchard.com/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus _______________________________________________ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.com http://virtualorchard.com/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop
