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This is an extract from the Blackmoor nurseries (www.blackmoor.co.uk) newsletter sent to me this week:-
Things to do in the fruit garden
1)Prune newly planted plum trees if not pruned in summer.
2) Prune cherries, pain wounds (See pruning)
3) Apply additional mulch if required.
4) Spray apple and pear trees with systematic fungicide at bud burst against scab and mildew. Repeat fortnightly until July if desired.
5) Aphids must be controlled, in light attacks soft soap may be satisfactory and it certainly wont harm the natural predators. In sever cases our choice would be pirimcarb, an effective chemical which harms little else. But if in doubt seek advice at the Garden centre. Do not spray when in blossom, as you may harm bees. Check regularly and repeat as necessary until July if desired.
6) Control weeds and grass for rest of summer.
7) Check for aphids and caterpillars on all fruit. If light attack of caterpillars squash eggs and hand pick. If you prefer to spray we suggest a biological control method, but again ask advice at the garden centre.
8) Prune off mildewed shoots when seen.
9) Remove blossoms from trees in first year of growth.
hope this is helpful
Things to do in the fruit garden
1)Prune newly planted plum trees if not pruned in summer.
2) Prune cherries, pain wounds (See pruning)
3) Apply additional mulch if required.
4) Spray apple and pear trees with systematic fungicide at bud burst against scab and mildew. Repeat fortnightly until July if desired.
5) Aphids must be controlled, in light attacks soft soap may be satisfactory and it certainly wont harm the natural predators. In sever cases our choice would be pirimcarb, an effective chemical which harms little else. But if in doubt seek advice at the Garden centre. Do not spray when in blossom, as you may harm bees. Check regularly and repeat as necessary until July if desired.
6) Control weeds and grass for rest of summer.
7) Check for aphids and caterpillars on all fruit. If light attack of caterpillars squash eggs and hand pick. If you prefer to spray we suggest a biological control method, but again ask advice at the garden centre.
8) Prune off mildewed shoots when seen.
9) Remove blossoms from trees in first year of growth.
hope this is helpful
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