Too many apples!!

#1 August 6th, 2004, 06:34 PM

How can I prevent my apple from producing fruit? is there a product available in Canada that will regulate/halt/eliminate my apple crop?

thanks

**Applenut** · #2 January 12th, 2007, 09:40 AM

Yes, it's made by Husqvarna, and its called a chainsaw.

Sorry, couldn't resist. Yes, there is such a thing, as we use it here to spray mulberry trees to keep from fruiting. However, what's the use of having an apple tree if you don't want apples? There are many shade trees that are more suitable...

**Michael F** · #3 January 12th, 2007, 11:14 AM

There's a product known as 'kids' that might be able to remove the crop at maturity for you.

**Margaret** · #4 January 12th, 2007, 05:23 PM

Seem to remember a similiar question last year being asked by someone involved with the BC Bear Aware Programme, the goal of which is to discourage bears. Would be interested in any fresh info. That is, of course, if any fruit trees remain after the high winds we have been experiencing!
Margaret

**Newt** · #5 January 22nd, 2007, 02:49 PM

I think this is the product you are thinking of to stop fruiting.
http://treehealth.com/florel.htm
http://www.extension.umn.edu/project...thinfruit.html
http://www.treetech.net/snipper.htm

Not sure if it's allowed in Canada.
Newt

**jimmyq** · #6 January 22nd, 2007, 05:41 PM

it isnt.
so far as any checking I have done.
It looks to be a very strong (4%) IBA product, the same thing we apply to try to induce rooting, at .1, .4 , and .8 % strengths in rooting powders.

So far as I can tell, there are no plant growth regulators registered for retail sale in Canada.

Commercially there is a few I think, B9 and I think kenoprene and methoprene, but its been a while since I checked on them so I could be out of date with my info.