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["Biz Storms" <biz.storms@sympatico.ca>]

> Speaking of keepers...
> I bagged some Mutsu apples on the tree a year ago when they where only 1
> inch diameter.  I used simple plastic sandwich bags to prevent worm
> holes from codling moth and apple fly maggot.  I left the apples in the
> bags when I picked them last October, and stored them in my frig.  I
> just ate the last of these on June 2.  It was still crisp, juicy and
> sweet.

I am about to purchase bags to try a bagging experiment. Bag some, spray 
Surround on some, and leave a few alone. I have questions for Mark, and 
anyone else who has tried this technique. Did you use regular weight 
sandwich bags or a heavier weight?; if the bag started to accumulate rain 
water, did you pierce small holes on the bottom for drainage or leave the 
water inside?; did any little critters get inside?; what was the width of 
the opening for the stem - 1/2", 3/4"?; at what point did you remove the 
bags so the apples would gain some colour? ( Mark - did you remove any bags 
or leave 100% intact ); any other weird or neat things happen?

I did read over the previous listings, plus any articles I could find, but 
sometimes first hand info gives different information - especially things to 
avoid.
Is anyone else going to try bagging this year, and want to share 
information? Thanks.

Cheers, Bizmark,
Zone 5, Creemore, Ontario