I've only used ethryl to stimulate flower-bud initiation on some Gingergolds on
106 at 6X16. It seemed to accomplish that job. They will probably end up at
12X16. Maybe. It's only 50 trees in three rows at the edge of the orchard.
Con's right. Have we been kicked off because we're Irish? Make that half
Irish.
Art Kelly
----- Original Message -----
From: Jill Kelly
To: Apple-Crop
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: Apple-Crop: Ethryl
Everyone seems to have a "what's in it for me" attitude but not much of what
can I/we do. Too much of the economy running through the government makes me
nervous. We have a market economy which may be easier to muck-up than fix-up.
If markets are allowed to work(with adequate regulation) our economy and
society will be stronger. Competion (with adequate regulation) makes us
stronger. Anyone want to buy some Mac's? It is snowing today in Maine and
after this storm we should have about 3 feet on the ground. Last week we had
-18 and -23 and I was wondering about my peaches. Thank goodness that's only
-7 and -10 F. Too close for comfort.
Art Kelly
----- Original Message -----
From: Matt McCallum
To: Apple-Crop
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 11:21 AM
Subject: Re: Apple-Crop: Ethryl
Haven't seen any talk on a bail out for apple growers, however they are
about to pass the biggest pork filled "bail out" bill ever. It would be nice to
spray a little ethryl on the bill to thin it down!
On Jan 28, 2009, at 10:02 AM, Con.Traas wrote:
Hello all,
I hope that I have not been kicked off apple crop for bad behaviour. I
have not seen any posts in a little while.
In the past few weeks I have been analysing results of farm-scale trials
on the use of post-blossom ethryl to cause thinning in apples. The results seem
to be very variable, depending on variety, with Alkmene and Bramley’s
practically unaffected, and Katja, Jonagored and Elstar dropping a lot of
apples, but with little positive effect on fruit size.
As this is my first year trying this chemical, I would be interested in
any observations.
Con Traas
Cahir
Ireland
PS. Congratulations to the US readers on your new President. Do you
expect any effects on pomology?
