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Botrytis Blight in Apricot Fruit
How to identify and treat botrytis blight in Apricot Fruit.
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Apricot Fruit care requirements
water
Deep, regular watering during growing and fruiting season; reduce in dormancy. Apricots prefer well-drained soil; standing water causes root problems. Drought-tolerant once established.
soil
Well-draining loamy or sandy loam soil with pH 6.5–7.5. Avoid heavy clay; amend with sand or gravel if drainage is poor.
light
Full sun (7–8 hours daily minimum); critical for fruit flavor, sweetness, and disease resistance.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Apricot Fruit
- fiber_manual_recordFuzzy grey-brown mould on flowers, leaves, or stems
- fiber_manual_recordWater-soaked spots that turn brown and mushy
- fiber_manual_recordBlighted flower buds that fail to open
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Common causes in Apricot Fruit
Caused by the fungus Botrytis cinerea (grey mould), which thrives in cool, humid conditions with poor air circulation, often spreading rapidly on damaged or ageing plant tissue.
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How to treat botrytis blight in Apricot Fruit
Remove and destroy all affected plant material immediately, improve airflow around the plant, and apply a fungicide labelled for Botrytis if the infection is spreading.
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Preventing botrytis blight in Apricot Fruit
Avoid overhead watering and overcrowding, water at soil level, deadhead spent flowers promptly, and ensure good ventilation, especially in humid weather.