AT A GLANCE
How does brown rot manifest itself on the apple tree?
Starting from a damaged area of fruit skin is formed by the invading fungal spores brown rotting spot. A short time later, the characteristic ring-shaped spore deposits appear, which are distributed over the entire surface of the fruit. The apples become hard fruit mummies.
How can I combat brown rot?
As against the brown rot no spray allowed is, the most important control measure is consistent distance all affected fruits:
- Collect apples with rotten spots and fruit mummies regularly.
- This also applies to fallen fruit and leaves.
- All plant parts should be disposed of with household waste. In the compost, the spores survive and reinfect the tree.
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- pruning apple tree
Can you prevent brown rot on apple trees?
The best prevention is that Choosing a resistant variety. hold the treetopof the apple tree by pruning loosely so that there is no damp microclimate and the air can circulate well.
It is also important that you quickly eliminate sources of infection and thus interrupt the chain of infection. You should therefore consistently remove infested fruits and fruit mummies. Since only damaged fruit will get brown rot, fight it
codling moth with traps that you hang in the orchards.Tip
strengthen apple trees
Healthy apple trees are better able to defend themselves against fungal attack. For this reason, pay attention to a balanced fertilization and water the trees during longer dry periods. In addition, you can increase the resistance of the trees with plant strengtheners.
