[Apple-Crop] Pruning cuts

[Dean]

Thanks a lot. 

Regards, Dean
Www.berrypatchfarm.com


> On Mar 21, 2017, at 10:09 AM, Tom Auvil <tauvil at 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
> 
> tauvil at nwi.net
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: apple-crop [mailto:apple-crop-bounces at 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
> 
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