What to spray a pear with to protect it from scab: a life-saving remedy

29.04.2023 21:20

The pear is vulnerable to such a common fungal disease as scab.

The main sign of the disease is the appearance of brown spots or dots on the leaf blades and on the fruits of the tree.

If you do not fight the disease, the leaves may fall off and the fruits will not develop fully. The harvest will obviously be of poor quality.

However, the main thing is not to panic. Every gardener should know that there is a remedy that can save a pear from scab.

Moreover, the liquid demonstrates its effectiveness both as a preventative measure and in case of need to save an already affected plant.

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What product are we talking about?

One percent Bordeaux mixture shows excellent results.

It is this product that you need to spray on the fruit tree to protect it from a dangerous fungal disease.

If a gardener wants to prevent the disease from appearing, then the first procedure should be carried out after the plant begins to produce buds.

The next spraying should be done when the pear tree blossoms. After half a month, it is advisable to carry out another similar procedure.

Kurchev Anton Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief