Tree Fruit Spray Schedules: Why They Matter

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Growing apples, peaches, plums, pears, and cherries in Guilford County, NC, can be incredibly rewarding. However, the region’s hot, humid summers and mild winters create an ideal environment for fruit pests and plant diseases.

Without a proper management plan, insects such as plum curculio, scale, and codling moth can damage your fruit, while diseases like brown rot, apple scab, and peach leaf curl have the potential to ruin an entire season’s harvest.

This is where a comprehensive tree fruit spray schedule becomes essential.

What Is a Spray Schedule?

A spray schedule is a monthly guide designed for growers that outlines:

What to spray (including both organic and synthetic options)
When to apply it (timed according to tree growth stages such as dormant, bloom, fruit set, and harvest)
Why the treatment is necessary (specifying the pests or diseases it targets)

It’s not about constant spraying; it’s about timing your sprays appropriately to protect your trees while considering pollinators, beneficial insects, and the environment.

Why Spray Schedules Are Essential in Guilford County

Prevents significant fruit losses. Timely applications help stop insects and diseases before they become a problem.
Protects pollinators. An effective schedule avoids using harmful products when bees are active.
Supports both organic and conventional farming. While the timing remains the same, the products used will vary.
Improves fruit quality and shelf life. Healthy fruit is not only more marketable for farmers but also more enjoyable for home gardeners.

This schedule offers product choices, enabling both home gardeners and commercial growers to select options that align with their goals.