Growing tree fruits in the home garden can be a very enjoyable experience, and with proper management, can provide many years of enjoyment. Success in growing tree frutis depends on following an approach known as integrated pest management, or IPM. In this management program, variety selection, cultural practices and chemical means are used to prevent or reduce losses due to diseases or insects.
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Extension 2002 NF02-519 Fungicide Spray Schedule for Home Garden Tree Fruits Jennifer L. Chaky University of Nebraska - Lincoln John E. Watkins University of Nebraska - Lincoln, jwatkins1@unl.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/extensionhist  Part of the Agriculture Commons, and the Curriculum and Instruction Commons Chaky, Jennifer L. and Watkins, John E., "NF02-519 Fungicide Spray Schedule for Home Garden Tree Fruits" (2002). Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. 1978. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/extensionhist/1978 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Extension at DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It has been accepted for inclusion in Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. NebFactPublished by Cooperative Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources,University of Nebraska-LincolnD-1NF02-519Fungicide Spray Schedule  for Home Garden Tree FruitsJennifer L. Chaky, Extension Educator, Plant PathologyJohn E. Watkins, Extension Plant PathologistGrowing tree fruits in the home garden can be a very enjoyable experience, and with proper management, can provide many years of enjoyment. Success in growing tree fruits depends on following an approach known as integrated pest management, or IPM. In this management program, variety selection, cultural practices and chemical means are used to prevent or reduce losses due to diseases or insects. Efforts spent in initial planning by selecting hardy cultivars with resistance can save much time in the future and will minimize the need for other management strategies.Cultural practices, such as rotation, sanitation, and planting resistant varieties can be effective in managing some diseases, but with other diseases these measures may not be sufficient. When variety selection and cultural practices are not sufficient to control disease problems, fungicides may be applied to provide adequate control. When used correctly, chemical controls are safe for the environment, the applicator and also the consumer. It is the responsibility of the applicator to properly use, store and dispose of fungicides and other pesticides. Effective chemical control of diseases depends on use of the proper chemical at the correct time and thorough coverage of both fruits and leaves with the product. Proper timing and chemical application is necessary for effective disease control.Reading and following the product label is an important part of any fungicide program. It includes directions for mixing and applying the product, safety information and waiting periods from last application to harvest. By following an IPM approach, which includes the responsible use of fungicides and other pesticides, the number of enjoyable years that one can expect from a home tree fruit planting can be considerable.NF02-519 — Page 2Table I.  Target diseases listed on labels of fungicides1,2,3 for use on home garden tree fruits.  Bordeaux   Liquid  Lime   NeemTree Fruit/Disease mixture Captan Chlorothalonil4 copper Ferbam5 sulfur Mancozeb6 Sulfur7 oil8Apple and Pear Fire blight X   X Powdery mildew      X  X X Rust     X  X X X Scab X X  not pear not pear   X X X X XPeach Brown rot  X X X  X  X Peach leaf curl X  X X X X Scab  X X   X  X XApricot Brown rot   XPlum Black knot  X X Brown rot  X X     XCherry Cherry leaf spot  X X X    X Brown rot  X X X    X Black knot  X X1Product guide of home garden tree fruit fungicide trade names. Bordeaux mixture: Acme Bordeaux Mixture, Dragon Bordeaux Mix Captan: Ortho Home Orchard Spray, Acme Liquid Fruit Tree Spray, Earl May Fruit Tree Spray, Dragon Fruit Tree Spray Chlorothalonil: Ortho Multi-purpose Fungicide Daconil 2787, Dragon Daconil 2787 Liquid copper: Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide, Hi-Yield Copper Fungicide Ferbam: Dragon Ferbam Wettable Fungicide Lime sulfur: Ortho Dormant Disease Control Lime-Sulfur Spray, Earl May Lime Sulfur, Acme Lime Sulfur Spray Mancozeb: Green Light Broad Spectrum Mancozeb Fungicide Sulfur: Ferti-Lome Dusting Sulfur, Dragon Wettable or Dusting Garden Sulfur Neem oil: Green Light NEEM Concentrate, Green Light Powdery Mildew Killer2The time limit between the last treatment and harvest will vary among the different fungicide products. Read the label before applying and observe the pre-harvest interval. Always wash fruits before eating or processing.3Fungicides listed are intended for information purposes. No criticism is intended of products not listed, nor is endorsement by the University of Nebraska given to those listed. Read and follow all product label directions for mixing and application.4Chlorothalonil cannot be used on stone fruits after petal fall.5Ferbam products have a waiting period between treatment and harvest of seven days for apples and pears and 21 days for peaches.6Mancozeb products cannot be applied within 77 days before harvest.7Some apple varieties are sensitive to sulfur. Do not apply within four weeks of an oil spray.8Do not apply to stressed plants or to new transplants. Apply in early morning or evening.Page 3 — NF02-519 Table II. Spray schedule for diseases of home garden tree fruits.Time to spray Fungicide1,2        Notes Apple PearDormant Dormant oil Dormant oil or or Liquid copper Lime sulfur or Lime sulfurPre-pink Captan3 No spray needed or Mancozeb or FerbamPink Captan Captan or or Mancozeb Mancozeb or or Ferbam FerbamPetal fall Captan Captan or or Mancozeb Mancozeb or or Ferbam FerbamFirst cover spray Captan Captan Apply cover sprays to foliage until it drips off.Second cover spray Captan  Captan or or Neem oil Neem oilThird cover spray Captan Captan or or Neem oil Neem oilAdditional cover sprays (every  Captan Captan10 days as needed until Sept 1) or or Neem oil Neem oil Peach and NectarineDormant Ferbam or Bordeaux mixture or ChlorothalonilBud swell Dormant oil or Liquid copperPinkPetal fall Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot or Captan or Chlorothalonil or Liquid copperFirst cover Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot or Captan or Neem oil‡ ‡Powdery mildewRemaining covers Sulfur† †Use cautioned when weather is hot or Captan or Neem oil‡ ‡Powdery mildewFinal spray Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot or Captan or Neem oil‡ ‡Powdery mildewTable II. continued.Time to spray Fungicide1,2 NotesFile under: PLANT DISEASESD-1, FruitsIssued May 2002Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Elbert C. Dickey, Dean and Director of Cooperative Extension, University of Nebraska, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension educational programs abide with the non-discrimination policies of the University of Nebraska-Lincolnand the United States Department of Agriculture. PlumDormant Lime sulfur or Bordeaux mixture or ChlorothalonilBud swell Dormant oilPink Lime sulfur or Chlorothalonil or CaptanPetal fall Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot or Captan or ChlorothalonilFirst cover Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot or CaptanRemaining covers Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot or CaptanFinal spray Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot or Captan  CherryDormant Lime sulfurBud swell Dormant oil or Liquid copperPink No spray neededPetal fall Captan or ChlorothalonilFirst cover Captan or Neem oil‡ ‡Powdery mildew or Liquid copperRemaining covers Captan or Neem oil‡ ‡Powdery mildewFinal spray Liquid copper ApricotDormant Chlorothalonil or Lime sulfurBloom ChlorothalonilPetal fall ChlorothalonilFirst cover Liquid copper1The time limit between treatments will vary among the different fungicide products. Read the label before applying and observe the pre-harvest time interval between the last application and harvest. Always wash fruits before eating or processing.2Fungicides listed are intended for information purposes. No criticism is intended of products not listed, nor is endorsement by the University of Nebraska given to those listed. Read and follow all product label directions for mixing and application.3Captan is available as a tank mix with insecticide in a fruit tree spray product.

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NF519
Fungicide Spray Schedule
for Home Garden Tree Fruits
Jennifer L. Chaky, Extension Educator, Plant Pathology
John E. Watkins, Extension Plant Pathologist
Growing tree fruits in the home garden can be a very
enjoyable experience, and with proper management, can
provide many years of enjoyment. Success in growing tree
fruits depends on following an approach known as
integrated pest management, or IPM. In this management
program, variety selection, cultural practices and chemical
means are used to prevent or reduce losses due to diseases
or insects. Efforts spent in initial planning by selecting
hardy cultivars with resistance can save much time in the
future and will minimize the need for other management
strategies.
Cultural practices, such as rotation, sanitation, and
planting resistant varieties can be effective in managing
some diseases, but with other diseases these measures
may not be sufficient. When variety selection and cultural
practices are not sufficient to control disease problems,
fungicides may be applied to provide adequate control.
When used correctly, chemical controls are safe for the
environment, the applicator and also the consumer. It is the
responsibility of the applicator to properly use, store and
dispose of fungicides and other pesticides. Effective
chemical control of diseases depends on use of the proper
chemical at the correct time and thorough coverage of both
fruits and leaves with the product. Proper timing and
chemical application is necessary for effective disease
control.
Reading and following the product label is an important
part of any fungicide program. It includes directions for
mixing and applying the product, safety information and
waiting periods from last application to harvest. By following
an IPM approach, which includes the responsible use of
fungicides and other pesticides, the number of enjoyable
years that one can expect from a home tree fruit planting
can be considerable.
NF02-519 — Page 2
Table I. Target diseases listed on labels of fungicides1,2,3 for use on home garden tree fruits.
Bordeaux Liquid Lime Neem
Tree Fruit/Disease mixture Captan Chlorothalonil4 copper Ferbam5 sulfur Mancozeb6 Sulfur7 oil8
Apple and Pear
Fire blight X X
Powdery mildew X X X
Rust X X X X
Scab X X
not pear not pear X X X X X
Peach
Brown rot X X X X X
Peach leaf curl X X X X X
Scab X X X X X
Apricot
Brown rot X
Plum
Black knot X X
Brown rot X X X
Cherry
Cherry leaf spot X X X X
Brown rot X X X X
Black knot X X
1Product guide of home garden tree fruit fungicide trade names.
Bordeaux mixture: Acme Bordeaux Mixture, Dragon Bordeaux Mix
Captan: Ortho Home Orchard Spray, Acme Liquid Fruit Tree Spray, Earl May Fruit Tree Spray, Dragon Fruit Tree Spray
Chlorothalonil: Ortho Multi-purpose Fungicide Daconil 2787, Dragon Daconil 2787
Liquid copper: Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide, Hi-Yield Copper Fungicide
Ferbam: Dragon Ferbam Wettable Fungicide
Lime sulfur: Ortho Dormant Disease Control Lime-Sulfur Spray, Earl May Lime Sulfur, Acme Lime Sulfur Spray
Mancozeb: Green Light Broad Spectrum Mancozeb Fungicide
Sulfur: Ferti-Lome Dusting Sulfur, Dragon Wettable or Dusting Garden Sulfur
Neem oil: Green Light NEEM Concentrate, Green Light Powdery Mildew Killer
2The time limit between the last treatment and harvest will vary among the different fungicide products. Read the label before applying and observe
the pre-harvest interval. Always wash fruits before eating or processing.
3Fungicides listed are intended for information purposes. No criticism is intended of products not listed, nor is endorsement by the University of
Nebraska given to those listed. Read and follow all product label directions for mixing and application.
4Chlorothalonil cannot be used on stone fruits after petal fall.
5Ferbam products have a waiting period between treatment and harvest of seven days for apples and pears and 21 days for peaches.
6Mancozeb products cannot be applied within 77 days before harvest.
7Some apple varieties are sensitive to sulfur. Do not apply within four weeks of an oil spray.
8Do not apply to stressed plants or to new transplants. Apply in early morning or evening.
Page 3 — NF02-519
Table II. Spray schedule for diseases of home garden tree fruits.
Time to spray Fungicide1,2 Notes
Apple Pear
Dormant Dormant oil Dormant oil
or or
Liquid copper Lime sulfur
or
Lime sulfur
Pre-pink Captan3 No spray needed
or
Mancozeb
or
Ferbam
Pink Captan Captan
or or
Mancozeb Mancozeb
or or
Ferbam Ferbam
Petal fall Captan Captan
or or
Mancozeb Mancozeb
or or
Ferbam Ferbam
First cover spray Captan Captan Apply cover sprays to foliage until it drips off.
Second cover spray Captan Captan
or or
Neem oil Neem oil
Third cover spray Captan Captan
or or
Neem oil Neem oil
Additional cover sprays (every Captan Captan
10 days as needed until Sept 1) or or
Neem oil Neem oil
Peach and Nectarine
Dormant Ferbam
or
Bordeaux mixture
or
Chlorothalonil
Bud swell Dormant oil
or
Liquid copper
Pink
Petal fall Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot
or
Captan
or
Chlorothalonil
or
Liquid copper
First cover Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot
or
Captan
or
Neem oil‡ ‡Powdery mildew
Remaining covers Sulfur† †Use cautioned when weather is hot
or
Captan
or
Neem oil‡ ‡Powdery mildew
Final spray Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot
or
Captan
or
Neem oil‡ ‡Powdery mildew
Table II. continued.
Time to spray Fungicide1,2 Notes
File under: PLANT DISEASES
D-1, Fruits
Issued May 2002
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Plum
Dormant Lime sulfur
or
Bordeaux mixture
or
Chlorothalonil
Bud swell Dormant oil
Pink Lime sulfur
or
Chlorothalonil
or
Captan
Petal fall Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot
or
Captan
or
Chlorothalonil
First cover Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot
or
Captan
Remaining covers Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot
or
Captan
Final spray Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot
or
Captan
Cherry
Dormant Lime sulfur
Bud swell Dormant oil
or
Liquid copper
Pink No spray needed
Petal fall Captan
or
Chlorothalonil
First cover Captan
or
Neem oil‡ ‡Powdery mildew
or
Liquid copper
Remaining covers Captan
or
Neem oil‡ ‡Powdery mildew
Final spray Liquid copper
Apricot
Dormant Chlorothalonil
or
Lime sulfur
Bloom Chlorothalonil
Petal fall Chlorothalonil
First cover Liquid copper
1The time limit between treatments will vary among the different fungicide products. Read the label before applying and observe the pre-harvest
time interval between the last application and harvest. Always wash fruits before eating or processing.
2Fungicides listed are intended for information purposes. No criticism is intended of products not listed, nor is endorsement by the University of
Nebraska given to those listed. Read and follow all product label directions for mixing and application.
3Captan is available as a tank mix with insecticide in a fruit tree spray product.


Fungicide Spray Schedule for Home Garden Tree Fruits

University of Nebraska - Lincoln DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Extension 2002 Fungicide Spray Schedule for Home Garden Tree Fruits Jennifer L. Chaky John E. Watkins University of Nebraska&#8211Lincoln, jwatkins1@unl.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/extensionhist  Part of the Agriculture Commons, and the Curriculum and Instruction Commons Chaky, Jennifer L. and Watkins, John E., "Fungicide Spray Schedule for Home Garden Tree Fruits" (2002). Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. 74. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/extensionhist/74 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Extension at DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It has been accepted for inclusion in Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. D-1NF519Fungicide Spray Schedulefor Home Garden Tree FruitsJennifer L. Chaky, Extension Educator, Plant PathologyJohn E. Watkins, Extension Plant PathologistGrowing tree fruits in the home garden can be a veryenjoyable experience, and with proper management, canprovide many years of enjoyment. Success in growing treefruits depends on following an approach known asintegrated pest management, or IPM. In this managementprogram, variety selection, cultural practices and chemicalmeans are used to prevent or reduce losses due to diseasesor insects. Efforts spent in initial planning by selectinghardy cultivars with resistance can save much time in thefuture and will minimize the need for other managementstrategies.Cultural practices, such as rotation, sanitation, andplanting resistant varieties can be effective in managingsome diseases, but with other diseases these measuresmay not be sufficient. When variety selection and culturalpractices are not sufficient to control disease problems,fungicides may be applied to provide adequate control.When used correctly, chemical controls are safe for theenvironment, the applicator and also the consumer. It is theresponsibility of the applicator to properly use, store anddispose of fungicides and other pesticides. Effectivechemical control of diseases depends on use of the properchemical at the correct time and thorough coverage of bothfruits and leaves with the product. Proper timing andchemical application is necessary for effective diseasecontrol.Reading and following the product label is an importantpart of any fungicide program. It includes directions formixing and applying the product, safety information andwaiting periods from last application to harvest. By followingan IPM approach, which includes the responsible use offungicides and other pesticides, the number of enjoyableyears that one can expect from a home tree fruit plantingcan be considerable.NF02-519 — Page 2Table I. Target diseases listed on labels of fungicides1,2,3 for use on home garden tree fruits.Bordeaux Liquid Lime NeemTree Fruit/Disease mixture Captan Chlorothalonil4 copper Ferbam5 sulfur Mancozeb6 Sulfur7 oil8Apple and PearFire blight X XPowdery mildew X X XRust X X X XScab X Xnot pear not pear X X X X XPeachBrown rot X X X X XPeach leaf curl X X X X XScab X X X X XApricotBrown rot XPlumBlack knot X XBrown rot X X XCherryCherry leaf spot X X X XBrown rot X X X XBlack knot X X1Product guide of home garden tree fruit fungicide trade names.Bordeaux mixture: Acme Bordeaux Mixture, Dragon Bordeaux MixCaptan: Ortho Home Orchard Spray, Acme Liquid Fruit Tree Spray, Earl May Fruit Tree Spray, Dragon Fruit Tree SprayChlorothalonil: Ortho Multi-purpose Fungicide Daconil 2787, Dragon Daconil 2787Liquid copper: Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide, Hi-Yield Copper FungicideFerbam: Dragon Ferbam Wettable FungicideLime sulfur: Ortho Dormant Disease Control Lime-Sulfur Spray, Earl May Lime Sulfur, Acme Lime Sulfur SprayMancozeb: Green Light Broad Spectrum Mancozeb FungicideSulfur: Ferti-Lome Dusting Sulfur, Dragon Wettable or Dusting Garden SulfurNeem oil: Green Light NEEM Concentrate, Green Light Powdery Mildew Killer2The time limit between the last treatment and harvest will vary among the different fungicide products. Read the label before applying and observethe pre-harvest interval. Always wash fruits before eating or processing.3Fungicides listed are intended for information purposes. No criticism is intended of products not listed, nor is endorsement by the University ofNebraska given to those listed. Read and follow all product label directions for mixing and application.4Chlorothalonil cannot be used on stone fruits after petal fall.5Ferbam products have a waiting period between treatment and harvest of seven days for apples and pears and 21 days for peaches.6Mancozeb products cannot be applied within 77 days before harvest.7Some apple varieties are sensitive to sulfur. Do not apply within four weeks of an oil spray.8Do not apply to stressed plants or to new transplants. Apply in early morning or evening.Page 3 — NF02-519Table II. Spray schedule for diseases of home garden tree fruits.Time to spray Fungicide1,2 NotesApple PearDormant Dormant oil Dormant oilor orLiquid copper Lime sulfurorLime sulfurPre-pink Captan3 No spray neededorMancozeborFerbamPink Captan Captanor orMancozeb Mancozebor orFerbam FerbamPetal fall Captan Captanor orMancozeb Mancozebor orFerbam FerbamFirst cover spray Captan Captan Apply cover sprays to foliage until it drips off.Second cover spray Captan Captanor orNeem oil Neem oilThird cover spray Captan Captanor orNeem oil Neem oilAdditional cover sprays (every Captan Captan10 days as needed until Sept 1) or orNeem oil Neem oilPeach and NectarineDormant FerbamorBordeaux mixtureorChlorothalonilBud swell Dormant oilorLiquid copperPinkPetal fall Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hotorCaptanorChlorothalonilorLiquid copperFirst cover Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hotorCaptanorNeem oil‡ ‡Powdery mildewRemaining covers Sulfur† †Use cautioned when weather is hotorCaptanorNeem oil‡ ‡Powdery mildewFinal spray Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hotorCaptanorNeem oil‡ ‡Powdery mildewTable II. continued.Time to spray Fungicide1,2 NotesFile under: PLANT DISEASESD-1, FruitsIssued May 2002Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln cooperating with the Countiesand the United States Department of Agriculture.University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension educational programs abide with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska–Lincolnand the United States Department of Agriculture.© 2005, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension.  All rights reserved.PlumDormant Lime sulfurorBordeaux mixtureorChlorothalonilBud swell Dormant oilPink Lime sulfurorChlorothalonilorCaptanPetal fall Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hotorCaptanorChlorothalonilFirst cover Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hotorCaptanRemaining covers Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hotorCaptanFinal spray Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hotorCaptanCherryDormant Lime sulfurBud swell Dormant oilorLiquid copperPink No spray neededPetal fall CaptanorChlorothalonilFirst cover CaptanorNeem oil‡ ‡Powdery mildeworLiquid copperRemaining covers CaptanorNeem oil‡ ‡Powdery mildewFinal spray Liquid copperApricotDormant ChlorothalonilorLime sulfurBloom ChlorothalonilPetal fall ChlorothalonilFirst cover Liquid copper1The time limit between treatments will vary among the different fungicide products. Read the label before applying and observe the pre-harvesttime interval between the last application and harvest. Always wash fruits before eating or processing.2Fungicides listed are intended for information purposes. No criticism is intended of products not listed, nor is endorsement by the University ofNebraska given to those listed. Read and follow all product label directions for mixing and application.3Captan is available as a tank mix with insecticide in a fruit tree spray product.

Home grown strawberries, raspberries and grapes are a rewarding experience for the gardener as well as the consumer of the fresh fruits and jellies. If properly managed, these crops can be a source of enjoyment for years. To be successful, however, the home gardener must develop a sound integrated pest management (IPM) approach to controlling diseases and insect pests. A good IPM program makes use of cultural, varietal and chemical means of preventing or reducing disease losses.
This NebFact discusses which fungicides to use for which disease of small garden fruits and provides recommendations for a fungicide treatment schedule

Chaky, Jernnifer L.

University of Nebraska - Lincoln DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Extension 2002 NF02-520 Fungicide Spray Schedule for Home Garden Small Fruits John E. Watkins University of Nebraska - Lincoln, jwatkins1@unl.edu Jernnifer L. Chaky University of Nebraska - Lincoln Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/extensionhist  Part of the Agriculture Commons, and the Curriculum and Instruction Commons Watkins, John E. and Chaky, Jernnifer L., "NF02-520 Fungicide Spray Schedule for Home Garden Small Fruits" (2002). Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. 1977. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/extensionhist/1977 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Extension at DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It has been accepted for inclusion in Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. NebFactPublished by Cooperative Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources,University of Nebraska-LincolnD-2NF02-520Fungicide Spray Schedule  for Home Garden Small FruitsJohn E. Watkins, Extension Plant PathologistJennifer L. Chaky, Extension Educator, Plant PathologyHome grown strawberries, raspberries and grapes are a rewarding experience for the gardener as well as the consumer of the fresh fruits and jellies. If properly managed, these crops can be a source of enjoyment for years. To be successful, however, the home gardener must develop a sound integrated pest management (IPM) approach to controlling diseases and insect pests. If this isn’t done, growing small fruits in the backyard garden can be a frustrating and disappointing experience. A good IPM program makes use of cultural, varietal and chemical means of preventing or reducing disease losses.Some diseases can be controlled by cultural practices such as sanitation, rotation and by planting resistant varieties. With other diseases resistance or cultural measures may not be sufficient and the home gardener must resort to fungicide sprays. When used properly and timed appropriately, fungicides can effectively control diseases without posing a threat to the environment, the applicator or the consumer. When you choose to use a fungicide or other pesticide, as the applicator you must accept responsibility for its proper use, storage and disposal. Fungicide sprays must be applied in a sufficient quantity of water to cover fruits and leaves. Apply the spray until the solution begins to drip off the leaves. Do not expect effective results when sprays are not properly timed or properly applied.The most important component of your fungicide program is taking time to read the product label. These labels have complete directions for mixing and applying materials. Safety directions and waiting periods from last application to harvest are also on all labels.Table I indicates which fungicides are listed for which disease of small garden fruits. Table II provides a recommended fungicide treatment schedule.Table I. Target diseases listed on labels of fungicides1,2,3 for use on home garden small fruits.  Bordeaux  Liquid  Lime    NeemSmall Fruit/Disease mixture Captan copper Ferbam5 sulfur Mancozeb4 Maneb5 Sulfur6 oil7Grapes Anthracnose     X Black rot X X  X  X X  X Botrytis bunch rot  X    X Downy mildew (berries)  X X   X   X Eutypa dieback (Deadarm)      X Powdery mildew X  X  X   X X Rust        XCurrants and Gooseberries Powdery mildew     X   XRaspberries and Blackberries Anthracnose   X  X Cane blight   X  X Septoria leaf spot   X  X Powdery mildew     X   X X Rust   X  XStrawberries Botrytis rot (gray mold)  X Leaf scorch   X Leaf spot X X X Powdery mildew        X X1Product guide of home garden small fruit fungicide trade names. Bordeaux mixture: Acme Bordeaux Mixture, Dragon Bordeaux Mix Captan: Acme Liquid Fruit Tree Spray, Dragon Captan Wettable Liquid copper: Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide, Dragon Copper Fungicide Ferbam: Dragon Ferbam Wettable Fungicide Lime sulfur: Acme Lime Sulfur Spray, Ortho Dormant Disease Control Lime Sulfur Spray, Earl May Lime Sulfur Mancozeb: Bonide Mancozeb Flowable with Zinc, Green Light Broad Spectrum Mancozeb Fungicide Maneb: Acme Maneb Tomato and Vegetable Fungicide, Earl May Tomato Blight Control Neem oil: Green Light Powdery Mildew Killer Sulfur: Bonide Sulfur Plant Fungicide, Dragon Wettable or Dusting Garden Sulfur2The time limit between the last treatment and harvest will vary among the different fungicide products. Read the label before applying and observe the pre-harvest interval. Always wash fruits before eating or processing.3Fungicides listed are intended for information purposes. No criticism is intended of products not listed, nor is endorsement by the University of Nebraska given to those listed. Read and follow all product label directions for mixing and application.4Mancozeb products cannot be applied after fruit set or within 66 days before harvest.5Maneb and Ferbam products have a seven-day waiting period between treatment and harvest.6Do not apply sulfur products to Concord or other sulfur-sensitive grape varieties.7Do not apply to stressed plants or to new transplants. Apply in early morning or evening.NF02-520 — Page 2Table II.  Spray schedule for diseases of home garden small fruits.Time to spray Fungicide1,2 Notes GrapesBud break Sulfur Do not apply to Concord or sulfur-sensitive grape  varieties.Green tip CaptanNew growth 1 to 2 inches long Mancozeb or Liquid copperNew growth 4 to 6 inches long Lime sulfur or Mancozeb or Liquid copper or Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot.Pre-bloom just before blooms open Bordeaux mixture or Maneb or Captan or Liquid copper or Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot. or FerbamPost-bloom after petal fall Bordeaux mixture or Maneb or Captan or Liquid copper or Sulfur† †Use cautioned when weather is hot. or FerbamCover spray as necessary, Captanbeginning 10 days after petal fall orand continuing at 14-day intervals Mancozeb‡ ‡Up to fruit set only.for three to four cover sprays. or Liquid copper or Neem oil§ §Apply in early morning or evening. or Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot or Maneb¶ ¶Up to seven days before harvest.Page 3 — NF02-520File under: PLANT DISEASESD-2, FruitsIssued May 2002Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Elbert C. Dickey, Dean and Director of Cooperative Extension, University of Nebraska, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension educational programs abide with the non-discrimination policies of the University of Nebraska-Lincolnand the United States Department of Agriculture. Currants and GooseberriesPre-bloom just before blossoms Lime sulfuropen or Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot.Post-bloom after petal fall Lime sulfur or Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot.Cover sprays during season, as Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot.necessary, to control powdery mildew Raspberries and BlackberriesBud break Lime sulfurNew growth 6 to 12 inches long Lime sulfur or Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot.Pre-bloom when flower buds show Liquid copperwhite or Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot.Cover sprays every 10 to 14 days, Liquid copperas necessary, during growing orseason Neem oil§ §Apply in early morning or evening. StrawberriesWhen new growth starts Bordeaux mixture or Captan or Liquid copperPre-bloom when flower buds Bordeaux mixtureshow white or Liquid copper or CaptanCover sprays every 10 to 14 days, Bordeaux mixtureas necessary, through growing orseason Liquid copper or Neem oil§ §Apply in early morning or evening. or Sulfur† †Use caution when weather is hot. or CaptanPost-harvest treatment Captanimmediately after harvest1The time limit between treatments will vary among the different fungicide products. Read the label before applying and observe the pre-harvest time interval between the last application and harvest. Always wash fruits before eating or processing.2Fungicides listed are intended for information purposes. No criticism is intended of products not listed, nor is endorsement by the University of Nebraska given to those listed. Read and follow all product label directions for mixing and application.Table II.  continued.Time to spray Fungicide1,2 Notes

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