Thanks a lot. Regards, Dean Www.berrypatchfarm.com
> On Mar 21, 2017, at 10:09 AM, Tom Auvil <tau...@nwi.net> wrote: > > 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 _______________________________________________ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.com http://virtualorchard.com/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop
