The Fruit Crop

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 6, 23 August 1929, Page 4

The Fruit Crop

rir y Radio Advice to Orchardists VALUABLE lecture to orchardists. was given from 3YA on Thursday last by Mr. S. Frew, of the Orchard Division® of the Department of Agriculture, The lecturer covered his subject comprehensively and concluded as follows:- ‘- . Summarised then, the work with fruit trees at present and in the near future is as follows: Firstly, clean up the trees after pruning, by burning all prunings and leaves, and, further ‘hen that, dig round the trees to bury aky-’ thing left as well as for cultivation. Secondly, if there is any scale or red mite in evidence, spray with red oil in the dormant period. Even if they are comparatively clean, an oil spray now is a good preventive and also softens the bark and helps to invigorate the tree for the growing period. Thirdly, in the "green tip," spray with lime sulphur on Cox’s Orange and Dunns and with Bordeaux on other apples and all pears for black spot. Spray all stone fruit with Bordeaux. In conclusion, it may be mentioned.that no spraying is of any value unless it is done thoroughly. Satisfactory results are only obtained by reaching all crevices and sheltered branches with at least a moderate force. Oleanliness is necessary, and to avoid trouble all spray utensils should be washed out after; use.