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Cherries Will Die: This Fungus Can Destroy the Entire Berry Harvest
24.01.2023 15:30
Updated: 13.04.2023 15:10
Some gardeners are sure that if a cherry tree bears fruit year after year without problems, it will continue to do so for a very long time.
In fact, this statement is only half true. Indeed, there is a chance that the tree will bear fruit well for many years to come.
At the same time, there is a chance that the gardener will have to save the cherry from a fungal disease. Some summer residents stop looking after the garden, and at this moment pathogenic microorganisms affect the trees.
Just one mistake can lead to not only the loss of the harvest, but also of garden plants. Therefore, experienced gardeners recommend inspecting the trees from time to time.
Coccomycosis
Black marks appear on the leaves and berries, the fruits are deformed. The fungal disease develops rapidly and can leave no harvest.
To combat the disease, remove damaged branches, clear the trunk circle of spoiled berries and leaves. After cleaning, treat with fungicides.
Monilial burn
Cherry is affected by the disease during flowering. The ends of the branches dry up, which means that the mycelium is actively developing. If the affected branches are not removed, the disease will destroy the plant, and all that remains is to cut it down and uproot it.
Therefore, experts advise to act in the same way as with coccomycosis: cleaning and treatment with fungicides.
