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  • From: "Joe Boles" <jo.bo@rogers.com>
  • To: "Ontario Fruit Explorers" <labruscagrape@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [OFEX] Scotch Block Winery
  • Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 17:24:50 -0400

Tom:
 
Some of my apple varieties are prone to Powdery mildew; I find prevention is the best way to go. I'm spraying the apple trees and grape vines with municipal water from the hose. The water is alkaline and prevents the mildew from getting started. It is particularly important to hose down the trees after a rainfall. I would assume water from a well would even be more alkaline. A tablespoon of baking soda to a gallon of water will also work. Sulfur is very effective against powdery mildew but it would burn the leaves in this hot weather and it is not recommended for certain cultivars.
 
   Joe
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2006 1:05 PM
Subject: [OFEX] Scotch Block Winery


Hello All,

I had a nice surprize yesterday.  We went to the Scotch Block winery in 
Milton, and their black currant wine tastes like mine.  I was happy my 
meager skills could produce similar results.

We have picked all our red currants and black currants, except Crandsll.  
Crandall is only begining to ripen.

I was also able to taste Saskatoon berries at Andrew's Scenic Acres (same 
location on Scotch Block) and the flavor was meager at best (much like 
over ripe gooseberries [flat]).  Since I have planted Northline and Honey 
Wood saskatoons, I am hoping for more flavor from my own.

My Court Pendu Plat apple again suffers from what I think is Powdery 
Mildew inspite of using Bordo (copper spray 5 tsp - gallon) spray.  I have 
attached an image.  If anybody has any suggestions I would appreciate 
them.  No other apple in my backyard has this problem.  The leaves curl 
lenghtwise, and over time (by season end) will be brittle.  Vigor is also 
reduced.  Last season I used "organic" controls and they were not 
effective either.  help!

Thanks,
Tom




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