Spray Can that works

Durgan · March 30, 2013

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?IKRVE 30 March 2013 Spray Can
Periodically it is necessary to spray plants in the garden. I have never been satisfied with the spray cans sold for this purpose. After some thought I decided to experiment with the electric paint sprayers on the market.Today was as perfect day for spraying (no wind, sunny, and temperature about 10C) the 15 or so fruit trees with dormant spray (Sulphur and oil). I purchased the lowest cost spray device for $67.20 and sprayed the trees. The paint sprayer worked perfectly. A 100 foot extension cord is sufficient to reach all the trees. The cannister is sufficient capacity to not have to be filled too often. This device is a big improvement over the usual hand pump. The job took less than an hour to complete, and coverage was through.The sprayer will be used for other ‘cides as deemed necessary.It is easy to clean since my ingredients are not as exacting as paint would be.

mcsee · March 31, 2013

To me this is a haphazard way of spraying fruit trees.

clkeiper · March 31, 2013

If your trees are small and you have only a few you can do this for a few years, but to be really effective a back pack mister/sprayer is the way to go. It really puts the spray up at the tops, underneath the leaves and in the crevices. We finally bought a back pack sprayer and it is a huge improvement over the traditional tank and wand sprayer. You just have to be strong enough to carry the sprayer and the 3 gallons of water for the time it takes to get it done. The advantage to it is the fine particulate size and that you mix your sprays with 1/2 the water called for. We usually mix twice to spray about 20 apple trees. takes MINUTES compared to the conventional method of spraying. I am sure we will need to build a platform for the tractor and drive thru the orchard to spray at some point, though. But whatever you do use, spray your trees and keep a schedule for the sprays otherwise the fruit will not be very nice, unless you have a couple of those spray - less trees. If you don't have any of them, one of those is called "Freedom", it is my favorite apple out in the garden. An excellent no spray (supposedly) tree. We still spray ours just because it is in the orchard in the midst of the other trees.

Durgan · March 31, 2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcsee

To me this is a haphazard way of spraying fruit trees.

Please elaborate. The material hits every part of the tree quickly and effectively. What do you mean by haphazard?

March 30, 2013	#1
Durgan Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Brantford, ON, Canada Posts: 1,341	Spray Can that works http://www.durgan.org/URL/?IKRVE 30 March 2013 Spray Can Periodically it is necessary to spray plants in the garden. I have never been satisfied with the spray cans sold for this purpose. After some thought I decided to experiment with the electric paint sprayers on the market.Today was as perfect day for spraying (no wind, sunny, and temperature about 10C) the 15 or so fruit trees with dormant spray (Sulphur and oil). I purchased the lowest cost spray device for $67.20 and sprayed the trees. The paint sprayer worked perfectly. A 100 foot extension cord is sufficient to reach all the trees. The cannister is sufficient capacity to not have to be filled too often. This device is a big improvement over the usual hand pump. The job took less than an hour to complete, and coverage was through.The sprayer will be used for other ‘cides as deemed necessary.It is easy to clean since my ingredients are not as exacting as paint would be.

March 31, 2013	#3
clkeiper Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ohio Posts: 4,350	If your trees are small and you have only a few you can do this for a few years, but to be really effective a back pack mister/sprayer is the way to go. It really puts the spray up at the tops, underneath the leaves and in the crevices. We finally bought a back pack sprayer and it is a huge improvement over the traditional tank and wand sprayer. You just have to be strong enough to carry the sprayer and the 3 gallons of water for the time it takes to get it done. The advantage to it is the fine particulate size and that you mix your sprays with 1/2 the water called for. We usually mix twice to spray about 20 apple trees. takes MINUTES compared to the conventional method of spraying. I am sure we will need to build a platform for the tractor and drive thru the orchard to spray at some point, though. But whatever you do use, spray your trees and keep a schedule for the sprays otherwise the fruit will not be very nice, unless you have a couple of those spray - less trees. If you don't have any of them, one of those is called "Freedom", it is my favorite apple out in the garden. An excellent no spray (supposedly) tree. We still spray ours just because it is in the orchard in the midst of the other trees. __________________ carolyn k

March 31, 2013	#2
mcsee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Victoria. Australia Posts: 543	To me this is a haphazard way of spraying fruit trees.