Pest and Disease Control
A
healthy, vigorous plant, just like a person, resists pests and diseases
much better than a weak or stressed plant. Therefore, the first step in
a good disease prevention program is fostering healthy plants with good
fertilization and watering. The success of your orchard relies upon
your care in giving the plants a good foundation.
Second, the
cultivars we sell are selected as the best varieties for health, vigor
and fruit production. Contrary to popular belief, fruit trees don’t
need excessive care or constant spray programs to bear fruit. Give them
good care and you should receive a bounty of fruit from your backyard
garden or orchard.
It
is beyond the scope of this website to give a complete list of all of
the pests and diseases than can occur. You should seek the expert advice
of your local extension service or Department of Agriculture staff for
diagnosis and recommendations of treatments or solutions. Most states
operate a diagnostic lab that you can send samples of the critter that
is eating the leaves, or samples of the leaves or roots that can be used
to diagnose the problems. Some of the most common potential problems
are listed with each variety description. Remember to always follow
label instructions when applying chemicals of any kind.
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