Spraying & safety
Sprayer calibration and good coverage
Getting the dose right and the spray where it needs to go.
Relevant stages: Flowering.
- Dose is per 100 litres of water, so know how much water your sprayer actually uses per tree.
- Check nozzles for wear and blockage before the season.
- Apply in mist form rather than washing trees with sprays (the guide says this at flowering).
- Cover the whole canopy, including the underside of leaves.
- Spray in cool, dry periods, in the morning or evening, when leaves are dry and wind is light. A fine mist gives even coverage.
- Clean the tank well between different products.
General guidance. Always read product labels and consult an agronomist for problems specific to your orchard.
