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  • From: Don Yellman <don.yellman@webformation.com>
  • To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [NAFEX] Dormant Oil
  • Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:21:45 -0400

Mark:

One of the most useful characteristics of dormant spray oil is that it will
emulsify in water. This feature also makes it, essentially, water soluble.
While much of it may remain on the tree in a light rain, the heavier and more
persistent the rain, the less dormant oil will stay on a tree. When applying
dormant oil, wait for a window when there is no rain predicted for at least
2-3 days. Your patience will be rewarded by a much more effective oil
application. Temperatures should be above 40F and the winds light when
applying dormant oil. It is not always easy to find the perfect day to spray.

Don Yellman, Great Falls, VA



  • [NAFEX] Dormant Oil, Don Yellman, 03/11/2008

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