Publication 360, Fruit Production Recommendations: Apple Calendar - Postharvest Treatments



Excerpt from Publication 360, Fruit Production Recommendations 2010-11,
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  1. Blue Mould, Grey Mould
  2. Precautions
  3. Learn more
  4. Other Apple Calendar sections
  5. Other Information on Apples
  6. Chapter 4: Apple Calendar - PDF 357 kb
  7. Related Links

           

Blue mould and Grey mould (Postharvest Treatment)

  • Untreated control (left) versus apple treated with Scholar fungicide (right). Materials: Use one of:
    • Mertect SC @ 0.50 L/500 L
      • Comments: Mertect: Continuous agitation is required. Follow label instructions. Does not control blue mould (Penicillium) or grey mould (Botrytis), that are resistant to benzimidazole fungicides.
    • Scholar 50 WP @ 227 g of product in 378 L of water
      • Comments: Scholar: For use in dip tank or drencher. Treats up to 90,000 kg of fruit. For dip treatments, dip fruit for approximately 30 seconds and allow fruit to drain.
  • For more information: Ontario CropIPM: Blue mould, Grey mould

Precautions

Read the product label and follow all safety precautions.

Consult the product label for suggested water volumes. Otherwise, use enough water to ensure thorough spray coverage. Where the product rate is listed in amount per 1,000 L, and if a water volume is not provided on the label, use enough water to wet the foliage to the near drip point.

For information on identifying pests and monitoring apple orchards, refer to OMAFRA Publication 310, Integrated Pest Management for Apples.

Products are listed according to insecticide and fungicide group. Use products from different groups to prevent the development of pest resistance. For resistance management, refer to Pest Resistance to Insecticides, Fungicides, Miticides.
For preharvest interval, re-entry period, maximum number of applications and chemical group, see Table 4-7. Products Used on Apples.


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Creation Date: 25 June 2007
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