When and How to Spray Dormant Oil

Are you overwhelmed with the thought of spraying your fruit trees for pests and diseases? Let us help! Once you understand why and how to spray your fruit trees, this will become an easy routine every dormant season.

Choosing to spray your trees with both a dormant/horticultural oil AND liquid copper is key. This helps protect your trees fully against pests and diseases in the coming growing season.

These methods are safe for an organic orchard and will help your trees thrive. It's important that you ALWAYS read your product label. This will tell you important information like how much to mix, what safety gear you should wear, and how long you and your pets should stay out of the orchard after spraying.

Learn from Gary, a 40+ year tree-growing expert!

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