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Black Spot in Mirabelle

How to identify and treat black spot in Mirabelle.

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Mirabelle care requirements

water
Moderate, regular watering; mirabelles are relatively drought-tolerant once established. Water during fruiting to maintain quality.
soil
Well-draining loamy or sandy loam soil with pH 6.0–7.5. Tolerates poor soils better than most plums; amend with compost if very depleted.
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily); essential for optimal sweetness and fruit color.
symptoms

Symptoms to look for in Mirabelle

  • fiber_manual_recordCircular black spots on rose leaves
  • fiber_manual_recordYellow leaf halos
  • fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
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Common causes in Mirabelle

Caused by Diplocarpon rosae. Spreads in wet conditions.

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How to treat black spot in Mirabelle

Remove infected leaves. Apply rose fungicide. Repeat weekly in wet weather.

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Preventing black spot in Mirabelle

Choose resistant rose varieties. Water at base. Good air circulation.