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If you have curly leaf problems on your peach trees, here is a solution that is environment-friendly, budget-conscious and harmless to human health.

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  2. Pour from the outside branch length (i.e. the drip line) to within 25 centimeter (9.8 in) of the tree trunk.
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    How much Epsom salt per gallon of water?
    Binh Nguyen
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    Add two tablespoons of Epsom salt to a gallon of water, and use tank sprayer to apply the mix once a month, substituting the spray for a regular watering. Use one tablespoon per gallon of water if you apply Epsom salt spray more often than once a month.
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    How much Epsom salt should I use?
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    You should only use about a tablespoon.
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    Can I use any Epsom salt? Our dollar store has the scented kind.
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    I would check at your local pharmacy or medical supply location for plain old Epsom salt. The scent probably won't hurt the tree, but better to be safe. Also, the plain kind should be less expensive.
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      Tips

      • Alternatively spray each month with Dithane945 or Bordeaux mixture. Prevent rain from splashing on the tree between late Autumn and mid-Spring. Certain varieties (eg Avalon Pride) have good resistance to peach leaf curl.
      • The amount produced by this recipe will serve one large tree or two smaller ones.
      • You want to treat the tree when it is in the dormant state (i.e. fall, early spring before buds are produced).
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      Things You'll Need

      • 1 kg Epsom salts
      • Hot water
      • 10 liters (2.6 US gal) cold water

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