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- Q.Nectarine Leaf Curl - Is it tool late to spray trees with copper? Trees have young leaves with fruit blossom.
- Q.Nectarine Fruit - Something is eating my nectarines, I’m not sure what it is. Please see attached photos. Thank you, Kelly
- Q.Nectarine Fungus Disease - Is there an effective treatment for shot hole on nectarines after the fruit is set?
- Q.Trees - I just planted a nice white nectarine with lots of flowers. Fruits are starting to show but as I was ...
- Q.How Do I Stop The Birds From Eating Up All The Fruits From The Nectarine Tree? - I have a nectarine tree and right now it is loaded with the fruit about one inch in size. But ...
- Q.Nectarine Trees - We just planted a nectarine tree a few weeks back it has started to loose its leaves. Why would ...
- Q.Nectarines - what has been nibbling my nectarine and how can I get rid of it
Asked by
bantec on
September 18, 2017
3977Q.nectarine leaf curl
Is it tool late to spray trees with copper? Trees have young leaves with fruit blossom.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 18, 2017
Certified ExpertA.It is not too late, however, I would advise having caution when eating anything from these sprayed trees.
Alternatively, I have a method that I use to control these types of issues that is much less toxic, and as long as you wash the fruit will be completely safe to consume. Use one or more of these ingredients to make the spray, and don't worry if you don't have everything, although it helps. Don't skimp on the ground preparation, though. The recipe is as follows:
First, you will want to prime the ground with dolomitic lime, then spread wettable sulfur to Kill off any infection in the soil. I Also like to spray the plant itself. Mix a few drops of one or more of these ingredients into warm water with a spoonful of coconut oil: Rosemary oil, lavender oil, neem oil, garlic oil, cinnamon extract/oil and for really bad cases, also add clove oil.
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- Asked by
KellyHochen on
November 4, 2017
6025Q.Nectarine fruit
Something is eating my nectarines, I’m not sure what it is. Please see attached photos. Thank you, Kelly
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 4, 2017
Certified ExpertA.There are a few ways that you can safely deter pests from your tree. I like to boil "mum" (chrysanthemum) leaves along with some sliced hot peppers in water for a few minutes. Take this strain and put it into a bottle when it is cool. Add Rosemary oil, or neem oil, or garlic extract, or even all three to the water, and spray the trees and fruits. Wash as good as you can to get the spicy off before you eat it. Usually it doesn't take too long to get washed off by rain naturally if you stop using it a week prior to harvest.
Here is an article for more pest control remedies that you can make yourself: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/natural-home-pesticides-organic-garden-pest-control.htm
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Anonymous on
April 11, 2018Q.nectarine fungus disease
Is there an effective treatment for shot hole on nectarines after the fruit is set?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 12, 2018A.You are correct, dormant spray is applied in late fall.
You will need to concentrate on clean up and removal of infected areas of the tree during growing period.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/shot-hole-disease-fungus.htm
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annabelle_penarubia on
April 16, 2018
91741Q.Trees
I just planted a nice white nectarine with lots of flowers. Fruits are starting to show but as I was cleaning my pool filter the chlorinated water from the filter emptied into our yard and into the new tree we just planted. I took the hose and washed the chlorine from the tree and overwatered it until the water overflowed out of the hole where the tree is planted. Will my tree die and how do I save it from dying?
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BushDoctor on
April 16, 2018
Certified ExpertA.The only thing to do is what you have already done. As long as you caught it fast enough, it should be ok. It is a gas, and will let off relatively fast, so if you caught it as it was happening, then it will likely not be affected much.
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shyam4d on
May 3, 2018
Cary, NC 27518Q.How do I stop the birds from eating up all the fruits from the nectarine tree?
I have a nectarine tree and right now it is loaded with the fruit about one inch in size. But every year the fruit gets a little bigger than an inch and start getting some color and the birds and squirrels eat all of them up. For the last few years I see the tree fill up with the fruit and before they fully grow, the birds eat them all up. How do I Prevent this from happening?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 4, 2018
Certified ExpertA.This article will help you resolve this issue: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/protect-fruit-tree-birds.htm
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Anonymous on
May 9, 2018Q.Nectarine trees
We just planted a nectarine tree a few weeks back it has started to loose its leaves. Why would that be
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 9, 2018A.Make sure you have planted in soil that is well draining.
You will need to water daily for the first 2 weeks and then you can cut back.Adding 3 to 4 inches of hardwood mulch will help with moisture retention.
A newly planted tree can drop leaves.This article has more information on care needed.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/watering-newly-planted-tree.htm
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Anonymous on
May 15, 2018Q.Nectarines
what has been nibbling my nectarine and how can I get rid of it
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 15, 2018A.There can be birds, rodents and pests that dine on the Nectarine.
Netting can help with birds.
These articles can help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/nectarines/spraying-nectarine-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/protect-fruit-tree-birds.htm
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