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rouge21_gw

Use of dormant oil?

rouge21_gw (CDN Z5b/6a)
11 years ago

I am new to most things JM but in my 'research' I have come across references to using dormant oil in the spring and fall.

I have sprayed fruit trees with such but I had not considered doing similarly with maples. How widespread is this practice?

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