To: "'North American Fruit Explorers'" <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: RE: [NAFEX] Bagging Apples Experiment - Questions
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2005 09:09:42 -0600
Sorry I just checked. My gallon sized bags are Glad brand with twist ties.
Naomi
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[mailto:nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Biz Storms
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 8:50 AM
To: North American Fruit Explorers
Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Bagging Apples Experiment - Questions
> 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
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