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Botrytis Blight in Jostaberry
How to identify and treat botrytis blight in Jostaberry.
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Jostaberry care requirements
water
Keep consistently moist during growing season; provide 1–1.5 inches weekly; mulch to retain moisture
soil
Well-draining, fertile soil with pH 6.0–7.0; rich in organic matter; amend with compost at planting
light
Full sun to partial shade (6+ hours daily); tolerates some shade better than currants
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Jostaberry
- 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 Jostaberry
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 Jostaberry
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 Jostaberry
Avoid overhead watering and overcrowding, water at soil level, deadhead spent flowers promptly, and ensure good ventilation, especially in humid weather.