I have a copper based fungicide, and a sulfur based fungicide. Both claim to be the definitive cure for peach leaf curl. Does anyone know which works better, or if both are equally effective? Last year my peaches had peach leaf curl quite severly. I'd like to prevent it from happening this year.

At pink bud stage, timed properly, you spray every twig and stem andbark of that entire tree. At the proper time do your scaffold pruningand make sure every leaf, and pit is raked up off the ground, and youdo a top dressing of fungal based compost along with a layer of mulch.Follow the labels which ever you use. I think the copper worksbetter, but can also be toxic if used improperly. Just make sure youfollow the EXACT amounts and don't use more than recommended. Moreimportant is the timing just before buds open. I stress makingcertain you cover every inch of branch, twig and bark and properlycleaning the area.When the tree leafs out after bloom, pull the mulch away from the dripline and add an application of a premium certified organic fertilze,high in nitrogen. Do NOT over fertilize. Keep the tree well hydratedand give it weekly foliar feeding with a pump up sprayer and liquidseaweed, sold everywhere now. Continue to do this foliar feeding until fruit sets. More important,do...

Peach leaf curl - copper or sulfur to treat?

Jan 20, 2008 81 Replies

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Jangchub 18 years ago

Basically. However, I do include myself. Not bozos, just delusional and mostly ignorant. Not meant in any way to be hurtful.

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paghat 18 years ago

Fruit flies like a banana.

-paghat the ratgirl

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