What chemicals can I use for apples that are organic?

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Linda Sikut · Answer

Hi Wilmer,

Here's an article that should help you. Wishing you the best!

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/grow-apples-chemicals-29563.html

Atr11849369 · Answer

All 'chemicals' are toxic & inorganic. Some natural products that can be helpful would be cayenne pepper, garlic, peppermint mixed with vegetable oil or water. Mixed in oil it should stay on the fruit longer.

Lynn Sorrell · Answer

Basic organic pest and disease control for fruit trees:

Apply an organic fungicide around the time your tree’s leaves are half grown-out. This product is also an exceptional soil conditioner. It combines Actinovate (a professional biological fungicide) with organic iron and humates (a super-compost/soil conditioner that does wonders for your dirt). This helps to control root rot, including verticillium wilt and dollarspot. OMRI-certified organic.
Serenade® Garden Disease Control is a safe, organic, biofungicide control that can be applied the day up to harvest. A good solution for dwarf fruit trees.
Insecticidal Soap is the thing to use as on-contact control of aphids, lace bugs, mealy bugs, mites, grasshoppers, leafhoppers, scale insects, plant bugs, sawfly larvae (pear slugs), psyllids, tent caterpillars, thrips, spider mites, earwigs and whitefly. May be used up to day of harvest. Alternatively, you can also choose to use Neem Oil.

You may also try Kaolin clay, a natural mineral that creates a physical barrier between leaves and fruit, and bugs and fungus. There is some dispute in the orchard-growers’ community about the effectiveness, but many organic tree growers have been happy with the results. Your trees may look a little unusual as the clay solution dries, but it will repel insects (mites, thrips, grasshoppers, flea beetles, Japanese beetles) and guard against some fungal diseases. Spray with the manufacturer’s recommended amount at petal fall. You may find Kaolin clay products at your local garden center or garden supply store.Growing organic fruit trees is possible and gives you the peace of mind of knowing exactly what you’re eating! Explore and find advice about caring for fruit trees elsewhere in our Growing Guide.