Hi Sue,
I do grow apples, peaches, apricots, sour cherries, and plums here in the
Chicago
area, and I think my previous advice is basically sound, for you. Schedules
in Kentucky may differ somewhat, but the general principles I stated, still
hold true.
Seems like I have seen fruit tree maintenance information from the U. of
Kentucky.
I would search for their web site, or a nearby state. Also, contact any
Agricultural
Extension Services in your area for information. Actually, schedules can be
determined from your own observations. Dormant oil should go in as early in
the
Spring, as possible. You can start spraying when the trees come out of
dormancy.
You want to stop using pesticides while you have petals, or you will kill
some of the
friendly bees trying to pollinate your blossoms. Continue with the spraying
until shortly before you pick the fruit, usually a few weeks will be
adequate. I feel you cannot spray enough. The limitations are the weather
(it has to be calm day, with no
rain in the forecast for a few days), and how much time and/or energy you
have to do the job. You will learn from experience which particular insects
and funguses are problematic in your area, and you may have to change your
spray chemicals to solve
those particular problems. I think pruning is important, but for young
trees, it should
not be a higher priority than spraying and feeding. If you did a good
initial pruning,
you should not have to do much, for at least a few years, as the trees begin
to put out significant growth.

Sherwin D.

cameraman wrote:

I live in southeast Kentucky at about 1000' elevation. I planted
golden and red delicious and fuji apples, I also planted peaches,
necterines, apricots, and plums. I would have to look up my records
to remember which kind of those.

Thanks,
Sue

On Mon, 02 Aug 2004 17:34:49 -0700, David Ross
wrote:

cameraman wrote:

I planted an orchard this spring with bare root stock. I know nothing
about growning fruit, I just like to pick and eat it. What do I need
to do for the trees and when?

I did prune them back as I planted them and have seen to it that they
have plenty of water.

Now what?

Thanks,
The inexperienced grower
Sue

This varies according to both your climate and the varieties of
fruit. Please provide additional information.