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Title: Spraying Fruit Trees
Post by: BikerBob on January 06, 2004, 17:12:38

During December I sprayed my fruit trees and bushes with Mortegg (which is a winter tar wash for those who don`t know.) As this has now apparently been banned, I was wondering what is the new medium for this purpose, if anyone knows. Probably the same stuff with a different name, no doubt??!!  >:(

Title: Re: Spraying Fruit Trees
Post by: Plantsman. on January 06, 2004, 23:30:25

Hello Bob, here is a RHS notice -

Murphy Mortegg Winter Wash (based on tar oils) will be withdrawn and there are no immediate replacements for its particular use.

Title: Re: Spraying Fruit Trees
Post by: BikerBob on January 07, 2004, 12:49:43

Thanks for that Plantsman!
Interesting !?!?

Title: Re: Spraying Fruit Trees
Post by: Doris_Pinks on January 07, 2004, 21:05:37

Blimey, am I being illegal?? I have a big container of it in my shed!!!
Don't use the stuff meself.............Any bids?!!!  hehehehehehe

Title: Re: Spraying Fruit Trees
Post by: Plantsman. on January 08, 2004, 00:14:15

Thanks for the welcome on the other thread, D.
Don't think anyone will be peeping round the house corner, but if you don't use it now, I should get rid at the local gov chemical waste site.

Title: Re: Spraying Fruit Trees
Post by: Doris_Pinks on January 08, 2004, 00:31:38

Do you know I do not know if we have one! Will have to call the council and find out! I probably have a shed stocked full of illegal substances doanted from people over the years, they seem to forget I am organic so the majority just sits on my shelves ;D