We've had, (and still having) a wetter than normal 6mths. Every fruit tree problem known, seems to be turning up. This one though, on this peach tree is new to me. Can someone out there offer advise please.
When the young fruit was about 1" in diameter, all of them had dimplelike markings on them. later at around 1.5" (when the picture was taken) there were brown spots and marks in the dimples and clear gel like stuff coming out of the fruit. When cut open, the brown marks/patches had gone through to the stone. What do you think this may be? Ray
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Yes Star....Gummosis can be a result of many things. Wounds, virus infection , damage from insect infection etc.
As usual with stone fruit by the time you see the problem it's often to late to do much about it.
Most of the damage is caused when the fruit is at a very young stage of developement and if you are going to spray then it has to be done at the Cot-split stage ....some 8 days after petal fall.
As usual with stone fruit by the time you see the problem it's often to late to do much about it.
Most of the damage is caused when the fruit is at a very young stage of developement and if you are going to spray then it has to be done at the Cot-split stage ....some 8 days after petal fall.
eg; on my raspberry bushes next to this peach tree, usually later in the season. Gummosis is also a problem with all my peach & nectarines. Thanks for the fact sheet link, Ray.