2021 Spring Home and Garden

2021 Spring Home & Garden LINCOLN DAILY NEWS April 22, 2021 Page 37 when the products you are using hit the days to harvest limitation on the label. Both traditional and organic programs are available. A good program controls both insects and diseases. Home Fruit Tree Spray is a premixed option for a traditional program, just make sure to stop spraying during the bloom period with this to protect pollinators. During bloom, a fungicide such as captan is used by itself. Organic programs use various horticultural oils, lime sulfur, insecticidal soap, spinosad, and Bt for control. Once again, check with a reputable source for a designed spray program whichever way you choose to go. These are some of the basics which will help you plan your backyard fruit tree planting. The fruit trees can be a rewarding hobby, or a small business opportunity for those who wish to give it a try. Start with good stock, take proper care, and in a few short years you will be enjoying your own fruit. [John Fulton]