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Rust in Blackberry
How to identify and treat rust in Blackberry.
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Blackberry care requirements
water
Regularly when establishing and during fruiting.
soil
Well-draining, fertile soil. pH 5.5–7.0.
light
Full sun to partial shade.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Blackberry
- fiber_manual_recordOrange or brown pustules on leaf undersides
- fiber_manual_recordYellow spots on leaf tops
- fiber_manual_recordPremature leaf drop
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Common causes in Blackberry
Caused by various Puccinia and Phragmidium species. Spreads via windborne spores in moist conditions.
healing
How to treat rust in Blackberry
Remove and destroy infected leaves. Apply copper or sulphur fungicide.
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Preventing rust in Blackberry
Avoid overhead watering. Space plants adequately. Clear debris.