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Title: GREASE BAND QUESTION.
Post by: Duke Ellington on November 10, 2008, 10:32:48

When is the correct time to apply grease bands to recently planted fruit trees.

Duke

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Title: Re: GREASE BAND QUESTION.
Post by: Lauren S on November 10, 2008, 10:35:07

I put mine on about 3 weeks ago only so I didn't forget them after I bought them. Not sure if that was too late or too early. The experts will be able to tell you better
Lauren :)

Title: Re: GREASE BAND QUESTION.
Post by: Duke Ellington on November 10, 2008, 10:36:35

Thanks Lauren ~~do you change them every year?

Duke

Title: Re: GREASE BAND QUESTION.
Post by: Lauren S on November 10, 2008, 10:37:32

Quote from: Duke Ellington on November 10, 2008, 10:36:35
Thanks Lauren ~~do you change them every year?

Duke

I don't Duke, it's my first year with fruit trees. Sorry I'm not being very helpful am I.

Title: Re: GREASE BAND QUESTION.
Post by: ceres on November 10, 2008, 10:43:00

If you're using the type that you tie or stick on to the tree you'll have to replace them. They get tattered and lose their stickiness and get covered with debris. I've never used the grease that you splodge on so no idea about that.

Title: Re: GREASE BAND QUESTION.
Post by: Duke Ellington on November 10, 2008, 10:43:25

You have been more helpful than the zero knowledge I have on the subject.
Thanks :D
Duke

Title: Re: GREASE BAND QUESTION.
Post by: growmore on November 10, 2008, 10:47:22

Have a read at this Duke . I thnk this explains it ..
http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles1000/grease_bands.asp

Title: Re: GREASE BAND QUESTION.
Post by: Duke Ellington on November 10, 2008, 10:54:19

Thanks for that link growmore!!

Duke :)

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